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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of International Healthcare Professionals Recruitment & Associated Services."
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of International Healthcare Professionals Recruitment & Associated Services.

Buyer: SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035b95

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department of Health and Social Care in London, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "Supply of Medical Equipment" in the healthcare industry category. The procurement stage is at the tender stage with a deadline of 30th September 2022. Businesses specializing in medical equipment provision would find this opportunity suitable to compete for.

This tender issued by the Department of Health and Social Care presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry. Companies with expertise in supplying medical equipment are well-positioned to compete in this tender at the current tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 30th September 2022, providing interested businesses ample time to prepare their bids and proposals.

## Notice

NHS Commercial Solutions, in collaboration with its NHS Workforce Alliance partners, procured through an open procedure, a framework agreement for a panel of suitably experienced and qualified suppliers of International Healthcare Professional Recruitment and Associated services to provide expert guidance to NHS and other public sector organisations. The NHS Long Term Plan has set out its ambitions for the NHS over the next 10 years, identifying ethical and sustainable international recruitment as a workforce priority. It is intended that this framework will meet the Health and Social Care needs in line with the NHS Long Term and People Plan. This framework aims to provide a holistic approach to the International Recruitment journey, and the range of services and support requirements needed at the various stages of the process, to enable Participating Authorities to obtain recruitment and retention support of its overseas candidates.

### Lot Information

International Nursing and Midwifery

Recruitment services of permanent International Nursing and Midwifery staff which may include, but is not necessarily limited to: * Selecting, appointing, and managing Land-Based Agents: * Trade association's codes of professional behaviour, conduct and practice * Sourcing countries, promotion and Candidate attraction * Candidate compliance and vetting * Shortlisting candidates * Pre-deployment information, training and relocation support * Master Vendor Arrangement Additional information: Total value of the contract/lot figures provided at the end of each lot relate to the total Framework value (for all 5 lots) and do not relate to values for each individual lot.

Options: The period of the Framework Agreement shall initially be 2 years, with the framework agreement anticipated to commence on 2nd May 2023 to 1st May 2025 with an option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further one or more periods up to a maximum of two (2) years in total from the end of the initial term. The maximum duration of the framework shall be 4 years in total.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

International Doctors and Dentists

Recruitment services of permanent International Doctors and Dentists staff which may include, but is not necessarily limited to: * Selecting, appointing, and managing Land-Based Agents: * Trade association's codes of professional behaviour, conduct and practice * Sourcing countries, promotion and Candidate attraction * Candidate compliance and vetting * Shortlisting candidates * Pre-deployment information, training and relocation support * Master Vendor Arrangement Additional information: Total value of the contract/lot figures provided at the end of each lot relate to the total Framework value (for all 5 lots) and do not relate to values for each individual lot.

Options: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

International AHPs including Social Workers

Recruitment services of permanent AHPs including Social Workers staff which may include, but is not necessarily limited to: * Selecting, appointing, and managing Land-Based Agents: * Trade association's codes of professional behaviour, conduct and practice * Sourcing countries, promotion and Candidate attraction * Candidate compliance and vetting * Shortlisting candidates * Pre-deployment information, training and relocation support * Master Vendor Arrangement Additional information: Total value of the contract/lot figures provided at the end of each lot relate to the total Framework value (for all 5 lots) and do not relate to values for each individual lot.

Options: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

International OSCE Training Support Services

Participating Authorities may require additional training support services as part of onboarding international candidates. This is part of a holistic approach that can be taken to attract and retain suitable candidates. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to: * Provision of training courses * Candidate examination preparation and support services Additional information: Total value of the contract/lot figures provided at the end of each lot relate to the total Framework value (for all 5 lots) and do not relate to values for each individual lot.

Options: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

International Candidate Pastoral Support

Pastoral Support Services which include, but is not necessarily limited to: * Worker Welcome pack. * Worker local introduction * Worker Point of Contact. * Worker Handbook * Worker introduction to Participating Authority Representatives. * Fostering relationships services. Additional information: Total value of the contract/lot figures provided at the end of each lot relate to the total Framework value (for all 5 lots) and do not relate to values for each individual lot.

Options: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years. NHS Commercial Solutions reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations. The framework is divided into 5 lots, which will be awarded separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012390-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Leatherhead North |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 81 |
| Supplier names | 360MEDICARE PERSONNEL; APOLLO EDUCATION; AUSTIN MAY MEDICAL LTD T/A XANDER HENDRIX HEALTHCARE; AUSTIN MAY MEDICAL T/A XANDER HENDRIX HEALTHCARE; AXIS RECRUITMENT; BDI RESOURCING; BECS UK LTD T/A AUSTIN DEAN; BESPOKE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; BLISSFUL LIVING; BRIDGE STAFFING SERVICES; CAREPRO; CHARKOS; CHASE MADISON; CHESTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; CPL HEALTHCARE; DAYTIME HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; DOC2UK; DOCTORS RELOCATE; EALOOR CONSULTANCY (UK; EMERALD247; ENVERTIZ CONSULTANCY; EVISA SOLUTIONS; FLEXI RECRUITS; GLOBAL CAREER NETWORKS; GLOBAL SELECT INTERNATIONAL; GLOBE LOCUMS; HCL PERMANENT; HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK; HOLT DOCTORS; ID MEDICAL GROUP; IMG CONNECT; IMMEDIATE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; INNOVATIVE, TRUSTED AND PERSONAL CARE; KAIZEN STAFFING SOLUTIONS; KATE COWHIG INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; LONDON HEALTHCARE LOCUMS; MATTER STREAM LIMITED T/A ADVANTA HEALTHCARE; MATTER STREAM LTD T/A ADVANTA HEALTHCARE; MEDACS HEALTHCARE; MEDICAL WING LOCUMS; MEDLINE RECRUITMENT; MEDOX PARAMEDICAL LTD T/A DRAKE MEDOX; MMA HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; MORGAN MCKINLEY GROUP; MSI GROUP; MY HEALTHCARE RECRUIT; MYLOCUM; NEPTUNE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES; NEU PROFESSIONALS; NHS PROFESSIONALS; ONCALL CARE SERVICE; PARAGONA POLSKA; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS IRL; PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS IRL OY (PROFCO; PULSE HEALTHCARE; RECRUIT2HEALTHCARE; REMEDIUM PARTNERS; RENAISSANCE PERSONNEL; RESOURCE FINDER RECRUITMENT; RIG MEDICAL RECRUIT; RPO PROFESSIONALS; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SEARCH RECRUITMENT; SHARP BH GLOBAL MANPOWER; SUMNER GROUP HEALTH; TEMPLARS MEDICAL AGENCY (UK; THE PLACEMENT GROUP HEALTHCARE; TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT; TRIPOD PARTNERS; TTM HEALTHCARE; VITAE PROFESSIONALS; VOBIS GROUP; VOSTEK; WALSONS HEALTHCARE; WIMBOURNE NURSING AGENCY LTD T/A WNA HEALTHCARE; WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS; WORKFORCE PEOPLE SOLUTIONS; YEOVIL DISTRICT HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; YOUR WORLD RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel
- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012390-2023
- 15 Aug 2022 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022371-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/

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