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title: "Flexible Staff Pool Procurement"
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# Flexible Staff Pool Procurement

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95498642-a9b5-4b2e-8496-61c532c5404a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Flexible Staff Pool by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Lantum. This contract falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software development services" and additional categories related to information technology and the supply of medical and nursing personnel. The process utilised a call-off from the NHS England Digital Flexible Pools Framework, with NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit acting as the buying organisation. The contract value is £62,456 GBP and covers the East of England. The contract period runs from 3rd June 2024 to 2nd June 2025, with an important tender period having ended on 14th March 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing solutions, IT strategic reviews, and software development services geared towards the medical industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities given the framework’s inclusivity towards SMEs. The procurement methodology used, a selective process through a framework agreement, ensures a high standard of competition amongst capable and specialised suppliers. Being involved in such tenders can expand a company's portfolio and reputation within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Flexible Staff Pool for NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB was procured using a further competition under the NHS England Digital Flexible Pools Framework, as agreed by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Contract and Procurement Steering Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91db7820-fccd-461e-bc80-2439fab4c857 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,456 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,456 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91db7820-fccd-461e-bc80-2439fab4c857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91db7820-fccd-461e-bc80-2439fab4c857
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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