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title: "Direct Engagement platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Direct Engagement platform

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7f090d-0bf5-4296-b0ee-ecdc4518cbd5

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## Summary

The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a Direct Engagement platform to LIAISON (U K) LTD. The contract is valued at £154,000 in GBP and spans from May 6, 2023, to May 5, 2025. The procurement method used was "selective" via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender closing on February 8, 2023, based in DORCHESTER, England. The procurement falls under the services category.

This awarded tender for a Direct Engagement platform offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, looking to provide personnel services. Businesses suited for this contract should be prepared to engage in a selective procurement process and operate within the healthcare services industry. The contract period provides continuity and stability for the chosen supplier, LIAISON (U K) LTD, while contributing to the operations of the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Provision of Direct Engagement platform for off-payroll personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ff5c8c-73c0-4d3c-a3a5-9fc812a2bc17 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2023 - 5 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 2JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIAISON (U K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2023 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ff5c8c-73c0-4d3c-a3a5-9fc812a2bc17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ff5c8c-73c0-4d3c-a3a5-9fc812a2bc17
  13th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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