Award

Temporary Agency Allied health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Award

23 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the title "Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions." This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process was initiated and completed on 23rd November 2018, with the contract valued at £26,800,000. The procurement sought the provision of temporary agency staff to various NHS entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies specialising in healthcare staffing and recruitment services. Businesses with experience in providing temporary clinical professionals, including allied health services and pharmacy roles, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive engagement from various suppliers during the bidding process indicates a robust demand for these services, fostering a competitive environment for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary Agency Allied health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions

Notice Description

The supply of temporary agency Allied Health Professionals and other clinical professions (including HSS and Pharmacy) to 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) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Allied health Professionals and Other Clinical Professions 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 Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565066
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20187 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
Post Town
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
19
Supplier Names

CARE4HEALTH

CASTLEROCK RECRUITMENT GROUP

DIRECT MEDICS

EVERGOOD ASSOCIATES

GROUP 24

HUNTER AHP

ID MEDICAL GROUP

JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY

MAXXIMA

MEDACS HEALTHCARE

MEDICSPRO

MERCO MEDICAL STAFFING

PIERS MEADOWS RECRUITMENT

REED RECRUITMENT

RIG MEDICAL RECRUIT

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

THE PLACEMENT GROUP (CONTRACTS

TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT

YOUR WORLD RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338088
    Temporary Agency Allied health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions - The supply of temporary agency Allied Health Professionals and other clinical professions (including HSS and Pharmacy) to 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) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014

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