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title: "Medical Locums"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Medical Locums

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18fa5936-b1d2-4621-9e7b-09c8aa059f4b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the award of a contract titled "Medical Locums" by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at supplying medical personnel services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Litmus Workforce Solutions Limited, is set for a duration of 24 months, commencing from 25 May 2022, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total contract value is £616,430, and the procurement method utilised was selective, through a mini-competition within the Crown Commercial Services framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare staffing sector, particularly those providing medical locum services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the buyer's inclination towards supporting local and small businesses. Companies that excel in clinical and healthcare staffing solutions would find this contract well-suited to their offerings, potentially enhancing their market presence and securing long-term partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

CDD Services on behalf of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys have completed a mini competition via the Crown Commercial Services framework for the supply of Medical Locums RM6161 Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework. The award has been placed with Litmus Workforce Solutions Limited for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435cdce-4020-46a7-8ed9-93be0954693a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2022 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £616,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £616,430 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITMUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435cdce-4020-46a7-8ed9-93be0954693a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435cdce-4020-46a7-8ed9-93be0954693a
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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