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title: "Provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider for Cheshire and Mersey Cluster"
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# Provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider for Cheshire and Mersey Cluster

Buyer: CHESHIRE AND MERSEY COLLABORATIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea4b2737-feb2-4345-ae03-60e8cf102a3e

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## Summary

The Cheshire and Mersey Collaborative has awarded a contract for the provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider in the recruitment services industry. The contract, valued at £20,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Agile Workforce Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to April 4, 2027, with the tender period closing on July 18, 2023. The buying organisation, Cheshire and Mersey Collaborative, is based in Prescot, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in providing Neutral Vendor Temporary Staffing Services. Businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those experienced in clinical and healthcare staffing, are well-suited to compete. The contract value and duration are significant, offering stable revenue streams for the successful bidder over the next three years. Understanding the collaborative nature of the contracting authorities involved, such as Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust, is essential for effective participation in the contracting process.

## Notice

A further competition to procure a Neutral Vendor Temporary Staffing Service ("the Service") under the NHS Workforce Alliance RM6161 Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework. Additional information: The Collaborative consists of the following Contracting Authorities: * Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 'CWP' * Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 'MCFT' * Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust 'WCHC'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd902e0-6525-45e9-83e6-be29951e17ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 4 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE AND MERSEY COLLABORATIVE |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILE WORKFORCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd902e0-6525-45e9-83e6-be29951e17ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd902e0-6525-45e9-83e6-be29951e17ca
  25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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