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title: "International Recruitment of Nurses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dbdc3b4-695e-4115-8925-2e4db6c9180a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-10-19"
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# International Recruitment of Nurses

Buyer: WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dbdc3b4-695e-4115-8925-2e4db6c9180a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, seeking assistance through an open tender titled "International Recruitment of Nurses." This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on placement services of personnel, with a budget of £162,000. The tender period closed on 4 June 2018, while the contract was awarded on 3 September 2018, with an operational period extending until 31 March 2020. Interested parties were required to submit offers via the e-sourcing portal, accommodating submissions from various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in healthcare staffing, particularly those with experience in international recruitment programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can play a pivotal role in fulfilling the demand for qualified nursing personnel, as this tender's open method encourages competition. Companies capable of navigating the challenges of hiring skilled healthcare workers from diverse geographical backgrounds would be particularly well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

For the provision of an International Recruitment Programme for the supply of up to 90 suitably qualified and trained nurses over an 18 month period Additional information: All offers must be submitted via the e sourcing portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cd301c-60c0-4379-a343-a933abd1bcf3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,775 |
| 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 | WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JUST SPECIALIST RECUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cd301c-60c0-4379-a343-a933abd1bcf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cd301c-60c0-4379-a343-a933abd1bcf3
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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