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title: "Total Workforce Solutions III: Temporary Staffing Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041598"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MSE)"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# Total Workforce Solutions III: Temporary Staffing Solutions

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MSE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041598

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE), has initiated the tender process for the Total Workforce Solutions III: Temporary Staffing Solutions framework agreement. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically targeting recruitment services across the UK. The procurement process has now reached the tender stage, with HTE seeking to establish a series of framework agreements that will last for a maximum of 4 years (initially 2 years with an option to extend for up to 24 months). The total value of the tender is GBP 7.5 billion, with a submission deadline of 15 December 2023. This framework will encompass multiple lots, including temporary medical locums, nursing and care service workers, allied health professionals, non-medical and non-clinical workers, social care, and master vendor solutions. The procurement method being used is a selective procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses across various sectors within the UK, particularly those involved in recruitment and healthcare workforce solutions. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as there is scope for participation in multiple lots. Businesses operating in alignment with NHS England Agency Rules and other Good Industry Practice standards will find this tender particularly suitable. The framework's comprehensive nature enables organisations to provide diverse temporary staffing solutions, supporting different specialisms and job families within the healthcare sector. Companies experienced in providing recruitment services, whether large enterprises or smaller firms, can enhance their market reach and grow their business through participation in this large-scale tender.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a portfolio of Framework Agreements for the provision of workforce solutions in the healthcare sector for the NHS, wider public sector and all other bodies as detailed within the Contract Notice, including temporary supply of Medical Locums & General Practitioners, Nursing & Care Service Workers, Allied Health Professionals & Health Science Service Workers, Non-Medical & Non-Clinical Workers (including Executive Recruitment), Social Care & Social Worker Staffing and Master Vendor Solutions. The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 2 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Medical Locums & General Practitioners

Framework Agreement with access pricing via Direct Award for the Supply of Services Lot 3a of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables Participating Authorities to access Temporary Workers through Suppliers who are operating in alignment with the NHS England Agency Rules and other Good Industry Practice as required and appropriate. Offering a comprehensive Temporary Worker recruitment solution for healthcare providers, awarded Suppliers are able to provide all grades, job families and specialisms of Medical Locums, including General Practitioners.

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Nursing & Care Service Workers

(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements): Framework Agreement with access pricing via Direct Award for the Supply of Services Lot 3b of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables Participating Authorities to access Temporary Workers through Suppliers who are operating in alignment with the NHS England Agency Rules and other Good Industry Practice as required and appropriate. Offering a comprehensive Temporary Worker recruitment solution for healthcare providers, awarded Suppliers are able to provide all bands, job families and specialisms of Nursing & Care Service Workers.

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Allied Health Professionals & Health Science Service Workers

Lot 3c of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables Participating Authorities to access Temporary Workers through Suppliers who are operating in alignment with the NHS England Agency Rules and other Good Industry Practice as required and appropriate. Offering a comprehensive Temporary Worker recruitment solution for healthcare providers, awarded Suppliers are able to provide all bands, job families and specialisms of Allied Health Professionals & Health Science Service Workers.

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Non-Medical & Non-Clinical Workers (including Executive Recruitment)

Framework Agreement with access pricing via Direct Award for the Supply of Services Lot 4 of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables Participating Authorities access to all bands, job families and specialisms of non-medical non-clinical Temporary Workers across the following broad job categories, in alignment with the NHS Employers National Job Profiles or other such non-clinical job profile requirements confirmed during Call-Off Contract creation: * Administration & Corporate Service Workers; * Non-Corporate Support Service Workers; * Information Technology Workers; and * Very Senior Management & Executive Recruitment.

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Social Care & Social Workers

Lot 5 of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables healthcare providers to access Temporary Workers. Offering a comprehensive Temporary Worker recruitment solution for Participating Authorities, awarded Suppliers are able to provide all bands/grades, job families and specialisms of all Social Care and Social Worker roles.

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Master Vendor Solutions

Lot 6 of the Total Workforce Solutions III portfolio of Framework Agreements enables Participating Authorities to access Suppliers capable of providing a Master Vendor staffing solution in alignment with the NHS England Agency Rules and other Good Industry Practice as required and appropriate. Facilitating compliant Temporary Worker supply, awarded Suppliers are able to provide a Master Vendor staffing solution for all Bands, Grades, Job Families and Specialisms of the following categories: * Lot 3a: Medical Locums & General Practitioners * Lot 3b: Nursing & Care Service Workers * Lot 3c: Allied Health Professionals & Health Science Service Workers * Lot 4: Non-Medical & Non-Clinical Workers (including Executive Recruitment) * Lot 5: Social Care & Social Worker Staffing

Options: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

Renewal: This framework will run for a minimum of 24 months (2 years) with the option for HealthTrust Europe at their discretion to extend the framework to run for a further 24 months (2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036415-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,500,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MSE) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 374 |
| Supplier names | 360MEDICARE PERSONNEL; ABICARE HEALTH SOLUTIONS; ABILITY RECRUITMENT GROUP; ACCOUNTANTS IN DEMAND LTD T/A FINEGREEN ASSOCIATES; ACE 24 CONSULTANCY; ACH HEALTHCARE; ACHIEVE CARE SOLUTIONS; ACKERMAN PIERCE; ACTON BANKS; ADEPT LOCUMS; AESN; AGILE RECRUITMENT; AHE SERVICES; AIRMID STAFFING; AL & TSD SERVICES; ALERT HEALTH 24; ALLIED & CLINICAL RECRUITMENTS; ALMA VALLEY HEALTHCARE; ALTRIX TECHNOLOGY; AMARE HEALTH; AMBITION RECRUITMENT SERVICES; AMC PROFESSIONAL; APEX MEDICAL LOCUMS; APPLOCUM NURSING; ARCADIA HEALTHCARE; ARCHER RESOURCING; AREVNA; ARTHUR RAI MEDICAL SERVICES; ASA MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; ASPECT HEALTHCARE; ATHONA; ATLANTIS MEDICAL; AUSTIN RESOURCES HEALTHCARE; AVANTI RECRUITMENT; AVITEUS HEALTHCARE; AVON HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; AXIS HEALTH SOLUTIONS; AXIS RECRUITMENT; BEAUMARIS NURSING AGENCY; BECS UK LIMITED T/A AUSTIN DEAN RECRUITMENT; BEEHIVE SOLUTIONS; BELMONT RECRUITMENT; BIOLUMINUEX HEALTHCARE; BLACKROCK MEDICAL RECRUITMENT; BLACKSTONE RECRUITMENT; BLEEP 360; BLISSFUL HEALTHCARE; BLUE ARROW; BLUELIGHT HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; BLUESTONES MEDICAL; BN HEALTHCARE; BODEN RESOURCE; BRIT LOCUMS; BRITISH NURSING AGENCY; BUTLER ROSE RECRUITMENT; CAMHS PROFESSIONALS; CANARY LOCUMS; CANDY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; CARE FIRST 24; CARE MANAGERS; CARE MORE RECRUITMENT; CARE PROVIDERS RECRUITMENT; CARE SUPPLY; CARE SUPPLY POOL; CAREAID; CAREJOY HEALTHCARE; CARELIGHT HEALTHCARE LTSD; CAREMAX SUPPORT SERVICES; CAREPRO; CHAMBERS HEALTHCARE SERVICES; CHARTERHOUSE MEDICAL; CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; CLINICAL24 STAFFING; COMMUNITY RESOURCING; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; CONNAUGHT RESOURCING; CONNECT MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; CONNECTED IT CONTRACT; COOKE REYNOLDS; CORE PEOPLE; COYLE PERSONNEL; CPW RESOURCING LTD T/A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS; CRISIS CARE SOLUTIONS; CROMWELL MEDICAL STAFFING; DANLUKER; DAY WEBSTER; DAY WEBSTER CARE LIMITED T/A "CLARA; DAYTIME HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; DEPAX; DIRECT HEALTHCARE 24; DIRECT MEDICS; DNA CARE SERVICES; DRC LOCUMS; DREAM MEDICAL; DRS. DIRECT; EDEN BROWN; EDWIN HEALTHCARE; ELECT RECRUITMENT; ELECTUS PROFESSIONALS; ELEVATION HEALTHCARE; ELEVENTH HOUR GROUP; EMERALD247; EMERGENCY CARE LOCUMS; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFFING; EMERGENCY PERSONNEL; EMPIRE MEDICAL LOCUMS; ENHANCED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; ENIGMA CLINICAL SOLUTIONS; ENS RECRUITMENT; EUROPEANBIZ; EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES; EVERGOOD ASSOCIATES; EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; FALCON CARE; FCN GROUP; FENWICK HEALTHCARE STAFFING; FINECARE 247; FIRSTACTIVE365; FIRSTPOINT HEALTHCARE; FLORENCE; FLORENCE (DIGITAL STAFF SOLUTIONS; FOSSE HEALTHCARE; FOUR PLUS SOLUTIONS; FOX MORRIS GROUP; FRESH RECRUITMENT; FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; GDN RECRUITMENT T/A NATIONAL LOCUMS; GIFTED CARE SERVICES; GLOBAL MEDICS; GLOBE LOCUMS; GOLD STAFF RECRUITMENT; GOYE HEALTHCARE; GPD HEALTHCARE LTD (T/A THINKLOCUM; GROSVENOR STAFFING; GRRS; H&G RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; HALLAM MEDICAL; HCC-TEMPS; HCRG WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS; HEALTH PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT SERVICES; HEALTHCARE RECRUITERS; HIGHER HEALTHCARE; HKS CONSUTLANCY GROUP; HOJONA; HOLT DOCTORS; HOPE HOMECARE SERVICES; HSA LOCUMS; HUNTER AHP RESOURCING; ICARE24; ID MEDICAL GROUP; IMC LOCUMS; IMMEDIATE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; INDUSTRIOUS RECRUITMENT; INTERACT MEDICAL; INTRUST HEALTH; IPQ HEALTHCARE; JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY; JP MEDICALS RECRUITMENT LIMTED; K CARE NURSING AGENCY; KC HEALTHCARE GROUP; KEY HEALTHCARE STAFFING; KEYSTONE HEALTHCARE; KINGDOM HEALTHCARE; KMI RECRUITMENT; KOME CARE; KOPE-MEDICS; KPI HEALTH; KSB RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS; LAK LOCUMS; LAST MINUTE HEALTHCARE; LAVENDER HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE; LINEA PARTNERS; LIQUID PERSONNEL; LOCUM PEOPLE; LOCUM PLACEMENT GROUP; LOCUM VISION; LOCUMLINX; LONDON ENT CLINIC; LONDON HEALTHCARE LOCUMS; LONDON TEACHING POOL; LUCAM CONSULTANCY; M RECRUITMENT; MALAIKA INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED T/A IMPACT CARE SERVICES; MAXXIMA; MAYDAY HEALTHCARE; MAYFAIR STAFFING; MCMILLAN HEALTHCARE; MEDACS HEALTHCARE; MEDCO RECRUITMENT; MEDECHO; MEDEX 24; MEDIC FINDER; MEDIC NOW RECRUITMENT; MEDICAL 360; MEDICAL LOCUMS GROUP; MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL; MEDICAL STATION; MEDICARE4U; MEDICSPRO; MEDICURE PROFESSIONALS; MEDILINK CONSULTING; MEDISURE GP'S; MEDITEAM RECRUITMENT; MEDLINE RECRUITMENT; MEDLOCUMS RECRUITMENT; MEDPURE NURSING; MEDSOL HEALTHCARE SERVICES; MEDSOLVE; MEDTEMPS; MEDXPERT; MELBER FLINN; MENTUS RECRUITMENT; MERCO RECRUITMENT; MERE GREEN HEALTHCARE; MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT; MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT; MIND PROFESSIONALS; MINDDOCTOR; MINERVA NURSING; MJ SUPPORT STAFFING; MORGAN HUNT; MOSTON CONSULTANTS; MSI RECRUITMENT; MSL HEALTHCARE; MUVE PEOPLE; MY HORIZON CARE; MYLOCUM; NC HEALTHCARE; NES HOLDINGS (UK; NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; NEXT STEP NURSING; NISI ENTERPRISES LTD TRADING AS NISI STAFFING; NL GROUP; NORVIC HEALTHCARE (ANGLIA; NOTHING BUT RECRUITMENT; NOVA HEALTHCARE SERVICES; NOVA PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES; NOVELLO HEALTHCARE; NURSING SERVICES OF; NURSLINK RECRUITMENT; NUTRIX PERSONNEL; NWANDO CARE; OBATOS CARE SERVICES; OCEAN HEALTHCARE (TAHER LTD T/A; ONE CALL 24; ONE CARE SOLUTION; OUR CARE AGENCY; P2P RECRUITMENT; PE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE (REGISTERED AS PHARMENG; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; PERTEMPS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS; PIERS MEADOWS RECRUITMENT; POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH; PRESTO NURSING; PRIMARY CARE RECRUITMENT; PRIME MEDICAL STAFFING; PRIMERA ASSISTED LIVING; PRIMUS NURSING; PRO NURSING HEALTHCARE; PRO-STAFFING LOCUMS; PROFESSIONAL CARE RECRUITMENT; PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES; PROMEDICAL PERSONNEL; PROSPECT HEALTH; PROVIDE MEDICAL; PROXYCARE; PSL RECRUITMENT SERVICES; PULSE CARE; PULSE HEALTHCARE; PURE CARE SERVICES; PURE HEALTHCARE GROUP; PURE RECRUITMENT SERVICES; QUALITY CARE COVER; QUALITY CODING AND INFORMATION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; RAMSY HEALTH CARE; RANDSTAD CARE; RAVEN MEDICAL STAFFING; REACHOUT MEDICAL; RECARE RECRUITMENT; REIGNSCARE; REMITY STAFFING SOLUTION; RESPOND RECRUITMENT; RIG LOCUMS; RIG MEDICAL RECRUIT; RIVET CARE AND EDUCATION; RM MEDICS; RMR RECRUITMENT; ROSTERCARE; RTT INSOURCING; RX DELIVERY SOLUTIONS; SAFE STAFFING TRADING AS AMBER HEALTHCARE; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; SANCTUM RECRUITMENT; SAROIA STAFFING SERVICES; SEARCH CONSULTANCY; SECURE HEALTHCARE; SECURECARE (UK; SELECTIVE RECRUITMENT; SELLICK PARTNERSHIP; SENSECARE; SENSIBLE STAFFING; SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS; SERVIS PERSONNEL; SERVOCA NURSING AND CARE; SET HEALTHCARE; SEVERN ANGELS HEALTHCARE; SEYMOUR JOHN PUBLIC SERVICES (MIDLANDS; SHR GROUP; SILVER BLUE SERVICES; SIRONA MEDICAL; SOLEUS PEOPLE; SOLUTIONS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE CONTRACTS; SONOGRAPHERS MEDICAL; SOS MEDICAL; SPECIALIST MEDICINE RECRUITMENT; SPENCER CLARKE GROUP; SPINWELL GLOBAL; STAFF PARTNERS MENTAL HEALTH; STAFFING PROFESSIONALS; STAFFSCANNER; STANDARD NURSING AGENCY AND CARE SERVICES; STAR NURSING AND CARE SERVICES; STARRY CARE; STONOR MEDICAL; SURECALL RECRUITMENT; SURGI-CALL; SWIIS (UK; TEAM LOCUM; TEAM SUPPORT; TEMPCARE 24; TEMPCARE PERSONNEL; TEMPLAR; TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCY TSA; TFS HEALTHCARE; THE FLAME LILY NURSING AGENCY; THE GP & NURSE PRACTITIONER AGENCY; THE LOCUM AGENCY (UK; THE LOCUM CONSULTANCY; THE LOCUM SPECIALISTS; THE PLACEMENT GROUP (UK) LTD T/A MEDIPLACEMENTS; TOTAL ASSIST CARE; TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT; TRIDENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; TRING CARE; TRIPLE 3 HEALTHCARE GROUP; TRIPLE WEST MEDICAL; TRIPOD PARTNERS; TRUST NURSE SERVICES; TRZ CARE; TTM HEALTHCARE / JUST SPECIALIST RECUITMENT; TWENTY FOUR SEVEN RECRUITMENT (YORKSHIRE; TXM HEALTHCARE; UNDERSTANDING RECRUITMENT; UNITE MEDICAL; UNITED MEDICS; UNITY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT; URGENT RESPONSE HEALTHCARE; URGENT STAFFING; VENN GROUP; VENTURE PARTNERSHIP; VITALITY24; VIVID HEALTHCARE SEARCH; VOSTEK; VR CARE SOLUTIONS; VULCAN HEALTHCARE; WIMBORNE NURSING AGENCY (T/A WNA HEALTHCARE; WINLIGHT RECRUITMENT; WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS; WPRG; XANDER RECRUITMENT GROUP; YOUR NURSE; YOUR WORLD RECRUITMENT; ZENITH RESOURCING; ZENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036415-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032586-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

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