Tender

Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors

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

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TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2022 at 00:00

Tender

17 Jun 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the supply of agency temporary medical locum doctors. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 July 2022 at 12:00. The total estimated contract value is £420 million, with the procurement method being an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare and medical staffing sectors, particularly those with experience in providing locum services to NHS entities. Companies specialising in temporary medical staffing solutions, especially those that can demonstrate proficiency in meeting NHS requirements and providing high-quality medical professionals, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the framework agreement may lead to long-term relationships with NHS entities, enhancing growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors

Notice Description

The provision of agency temporary Medical locum doctors to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ( ie all Health boards, special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Common services Agency )

Lot Information

Temporary Agency Medical Locums all Grades & Specialities

Supply of Temporary agency Medical Locum Doctors

Options: 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 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

Temporary Agency Medical Locums Neutral Master Vendor

Supply of Temporary Agency Medical Locum Doctors via Neutral Master Vendor provider

Options: 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 Framework Agreement duration will be 3years (36 months) with 2 twelve months extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452335
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£420,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£420,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
David Bryce
Contact Email
david.bryce@nhs.scot, dominika.kolodziejczyk@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07813531487, +44 1698794410

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

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