Temporary Agency Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2018 at 01:00

Tender

26 Mar 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking a procurement process for Temporary Agency Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners, valued at £125 million. This contract falls under the health services category and encompasses all NHS Scotland Health Boards and special health authorities. The procurement is currently in the awarded stage, having concluded recently, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2018. The main procurement method used was an open procedure, which allowed for broad participation from suppliers. The framework agreement is designed to run for three years, with potential extensions available.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and healthcare service providers looking to expand their operations within the NHS framework in Scotland. Businesses with expertise in providing temporary healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those experienced in meeting the specific regulatory requirements of the NHS, will be well-positioned to compete. As the Common Services Agency is committed to sustainable and community-oriented procurement, participating companies should be aligned with NHS standards and contribute to the improvement of local healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Temporary Agency Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision temporary agency nurses, healthcare assistants and operating department practitioners to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Common Services Agency), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices

Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be 3years (36 months) with 2 twelve months extensions available The Common Services Agency shall be entitled ( at its sole discretion)to extend the duration of the Framework agreement by two 12 calendar month periods

Renewal: The Common Services Agency shall be entitled ( at its sole discretion)to extend the duration of the Framework agreement by two 12 calendar month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

ASA Medical Solutions Ltd

ASA Recruitment

Aberness Care Ltd

Aberness Recruitment

Allied and Clinical Recruitments

Arcadia Healthcare Ltd

Bleep 360 Limited

DRC Locums

Daytime Healthcare Recruitment Limited

Delight Supported Living Ltd

Direct Medics Ltd.

H1 Healthcare

HSC Futures Ltd

ID Medical Group Limited

Interact Medical Ltd

McGinley Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare PLC

MedicsPro Limited

Medilink Consulting

Medline Recruitment Ltd

Mylocum ltd

NC Healthcare Ltd

National Locums

Plan B Healthcare Plc

RMR Recruitment Limited

Recruitment Express t/a The Locum Consultancy

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Supply Care Solutions

TFS Healthcare

TXM Healthcare

The Social Care Community Partnership

Your World Recruitment Limited

wimborne nursing agency (T/A WNA Healthcare)

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314760
    Temporary Agency Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332700
    Temporary Agency Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices

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