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title: "Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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# Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c919fd-c119-4af6-b57c-472c05737a3c

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of agency staff to support their Infirmary. The tender, titled "Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea," was initiated as an open procedure and involved an estimated contract value of £90,000 for a contract period running from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024. The procurement was aimed at ensuring safe and effective care for residents by supplying qualified Nurses and Care Assistants, requiring an estimated 3,500 hours of agency care annually. The tender period closed on 21st July 2021, with an award date on 13th September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare staffing sector, to expand their service offerings. Agencies specialising in temporary staff provision, particularly those experienced in supplying qualified Nurses and Care Assistants with specific training in elderly care, will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the requirement for a consistent supply of staff to maintain care standards for the elderly residents, companies that can demonstrate a robust compliance with training and staffing criteria are well-positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity with the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

## Notice

PROVISION OF AGENCY STAFF (Infirmary) TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT The role of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) is to provide a fitting home and community for its In-Pensioners (IPs), to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude. To ensure safe and effective care for the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary residents, the Royal Hospital Chelsea will occasionally require qualified Nurses and Care assistants to maintain the required staffing levels on each shift. Care Staff will be allocated in line with the terms and conditions set out by the Royal Hospital. The appointed agency must provide the RHC with a completed proforma including a recent photograph of agency staff available and ensuring all training / certifications remain in date. At no times will the Royal Hospital accept agency staff that do not meet these criteria. It is preferred that carers and registered nurses provided are maintained as much as possible for continuity with the residents. The Contractor is only to supply agency staff as and when ordered by the contract administrator. The Royal Hospital Chelsea will require an estimated 3500 hours a year of agency care with the main bulk of this being carers. In extremis RNA cover should not exceed more than 500 hours, and regular reporting should take place with the contract administrator to discuss the performance of the agreement. RNA cover will remain on an ad-hoc basis and the Royal hospital Chelsea will retain flexibility to source this cover from outside the agreement if required. Minimum requirements detailed below. Registered Nurse Estimated annual requirement - 500 hours Current valid NMC Registration - PIN must be provided. Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date DBS English language requirements as set by the Nursing Midwifery Council. Care Assistant Estimated Annual Requirement - 3000 hours Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date DBS Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written. Additional information: Please email david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to confirm that you will be participating in this tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6b4121-5295-4c01-9d7d-3e7c20c6c0c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROSPECTS STAFF BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6b4121-5295-4c01-9d7d-3e7c20c6c0c6
- 24 Jun 2021 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27aebe-7037-4320-b323-11241129ff49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6b4121-5295-4c01-9d7d-3e7c20c6c0c6
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb27aebe-7037-4320-b323-11241129ff49
  24th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e6bb30d-7d01-4723-9113-6964a1a206b7
  Invitation to tender document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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