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title: "Provision Of Cheshire + Mersey Region International Recruitment Advice and Support Service'"
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buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision Of Cheshire + Mersey Region International Recruitment Advice and Support Service'

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a70638-d943-454c-9701-dc6072956da0

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council, acting as the host local authority on behalf of nine Cheshire and Mersey local authorities, recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision Of Cheshire + Mersey Region International Recruitment Advice and Support Service". This contract focuses on providing a regional advice and support service for regulated adult social care providers in the Cheshire and Mersey region, including areas such as Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton, Halton, Warrington, Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Knowsley. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and falls under the category of legal services (CPV: 79100000). The tender was awarded on 14th March 2024 to NHS Professionals, with a contract period from 20th May 2024 to 19th May 2025 and a total contract value of £200,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international recruitment consultancy and support services, particularly those experienced in the regulated adult social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to take advantage of such contracts, given the emphasis on ethical recruitment practices and the potential to build long-term relationships with multiple local authorities. Engaging in this type of tender can help businesses enhance their portfolios, expand their market presence, and establish a foothold in the growing sector of health and social care recruitment.

## Notice

The provision of a regional advice and support service for regulated adult social care providers on ethical international recruitment and retention of care workers, nurses and any other social adult care roles. Warrington Borough Council, are acting as host local authority on behalf of nine Cheshire and Mersey local authorities. The service is aimed at regulated adult social care providers in Cheshire and Mersey region namely Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton, Halton, Warrington, Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Knowsley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00ef1a2-c24d-4759-845d-95ba140aa0ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 19 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00ef1a2-c24d-4759-845d-95ba140aa0ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00ef1a2-c24d-4759-845d-95ba140aa0ac
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff2a5210-a6ba-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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