--- title: "International GP Recruitment Service for NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2017-07-31" --- # International GP Recruitment Service for NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCGs Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3c586ed-b360-4989-bb49-701a2f817ee0.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking to procure an International GP Recruitment Service on behalf of the NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This tender, identified as NECS281, is categorised under recruitment services and is aimed at recruiting 20 GPs from the European Union to work permanently in the North East of England. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 29 August 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 20 November 2017 and last for 18 months, concluding on 19 May 2019. The procurement process is being managed through an open procedure and will utilise the PROACTIS electronic tendering portal for communications and submissions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international placements and healthcare recruitment. Companies that can demonstrate a successful track record in recruiting medical professionals, especially GPs, and offering support services for relocating candidates would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can provide comprehensive training and integration support for international GPs into the NHS system may also find this contract beneficial in expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (STCCG) and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton - on -Tees CCG (HAST) who wish to procure the services of a recruitment organisation that has a proven history of successful international General Practitioner (GP) recruitment. The CCGs are anticipating that the service provider will recruit 20 GPs from within the European Union (EU) (but external to the UK) to work on a permanent basis recruiting 10 GP appointments for each CCG locality. The aims of the service are: * Recruitment, screening and selection (including all pre-employment checks and obtaining references) of GP candidates based upon a job specification and the GMC requirements for working as a GP in the UK. * Delivery of a robust education, training and assessment package for the GPs including training and assessment of candidates in English and clinical language skills, NHS processes and procedures and integration into British culture in order to satisfy GMC requirements. * Facilitation and completion of all training and registration requirements for the GMC and National Performers List including the National Induction & Refresher (I&R) Scheme. * Support to the GPs and their families including the identification of local accommodation, location of schools, nurseries, spousal employment advice (as necessary and appropriate) to support the individuals to firmly settle in their role and ensure a positive resettlement experience in the UK. The service is to commence from 01 November 2017 for an expected duration of 18 months. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of South Tees and Hartlepool & Stockton - on -Tees and how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing the improvement. This will be tested via the response to the tender. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS The tender questionnaire and all relevant documentation associated with this offer can be accessed via the above link after 12 noon on 28 July 2017. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the PROACTIS helpdesk via: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Please note the deadline for submission of all tende ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c090ecd-9428-4901-859a-88cbfc8fcf4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2017 at 15:52 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c090ecd-9428-4901-859a-88cbfc8fcf4a - 31 Jul 2017 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d196803-2c22-4c1f-bdc7-e919e933f132 - 31 Jul 2017 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d196803-2c22-4c1f-bdc7-e919e933f132 - 28 Jul 2017 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d196803-2c22-4c1f-bdc7-e919e933f132 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c090ecd-9428-4901-859a-88cbfc8fcf4a 31st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d196803-2c22-4c1f-bdc7-e919e933f132 31st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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