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title: "International Recruitment - IR-HCA2019-2877 via the London Procurement Partnership Framework"
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# International Recruitment - IR-HCA2019-2877 via the London Procurement Partnership Framework

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c0ac3bd-a58b-43c6-af10-8e498528c70a

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process titled "International Recruitment - IR-HCA2019-2877 via the London Procurement Partnership Framework". This procurement, categorised under supply services of personnel, involves the recruitment of nurses and has a contract value of £280,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, in which the awarding took place on 19th February 2020. The contract commenced on 12th March 2020 and is set to conclude on 11th March 2021. The process was located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 30th January 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for healthcare recruitment firms, especially those specializing in the recruitment of nursing professionals. Companies that have the capacity to source qualified international candidates would find this procurement particularly relevant. As the NHS continues to address staffing challenges, businesses that offer innovative recruitment solutions can position themselves to benefit from similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Direct award via the London Procurement Partnership Framework for the International Recruitment of Nurses - IR-HCA2019-2877

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c77c803-ad43-499e-81ff-099c9c448c98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2020 - 11 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | KATE COWHIG INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c77c803-ad43-499e-81ff-099c9c448c98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c77c803-ad43-499e-81ff-099c9c448c98
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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