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title: "Master Vendor for (Locum Doctors)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Master Vendor for (Locum Doctors)

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f470f1a-ec3a-4249-aae2-f8a6d1939dac

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a Master Vendor for the Provision of Locum Doctors. The contract, titled "Master Vendor for (Locum Doctors)," falls under the industry category of "Supply services of medical personnel" (CPV: 79625000). The procurement process used was selective and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement under the National Framework for the Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing, Workforce Alliance RM6281. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029. This procurement covers services delivered in the East of England, with postal code PE30 4ET, United Kingdom. The total contract value is GBP 4,800,000, with a minimum value of GBP 1,200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the medical staffing industry, particularly those specialising in locum doctor placements. Businesses wishing to grow in the healthcare sector will find this contract beneficial due to its substantial value and the stability of a long-term arrangement spanning five years. Although the awarded supplier, Holt Doctors Limited, is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it illustrates that established SMEs can secure sizeable contracts, creating business growth and stability opportunities. This opportunity is ideally suited for businesses capable of providing a consistent supply of medical personnel on a large scale.

## Notice

Master Vendor for the Provision of Locum Doctors Additional information: This contract was awarded on the National Framework for the Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing on behalf of Workforce Alliance RM6281

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fef9f5d-8a44-4b29-a84b-6d60561cb20c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOLT DOCTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fef9f5d-8a44-4b29-a84b-6d60561cb20c
- 15 Nov 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e90dd5f-c968-451f-afff-1a7a3b509abf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fef9f5d-8a44-4b29-a84b-6d60561cb20c
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e90dd5f-c968-451f-afff-1a7a3b509abf
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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