--- title: "Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum doctors" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2017-04-28" --- # Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum doctors Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, is currently in the process of awarding a contract for the supply of agency temporary medical locum doctors. This procurement falls under the health services industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is being conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 24th January 2017. The estimated contract value is £400 million, and the framework agreement may last for up to three years, with options for extensions. The award notice for this contract is marked as complete as of 10th April 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare staffing agencies and businesses that specialise in providing medical professionals, particularly in the locum sector. Companies with experience in sourcing qualified medical practitioners and a solid understanding of NHS operations in Scotland will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement also includes provisions for community benefits, enhancing the potential for companies that can demonstrate a commitment to local workforce training and employment initiatives. ## Notice The provision of agency temporary Medical locum doctors to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ( ie all Health boards, special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Common services Agency ) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Supply of Temporary agency Medical Locum Doctors Options: The Framework Agreement duration will be 3years (36 months) with 2 twelve months extensions available The Common Services Agency shall be entitled ( at its sole discretion)to extend the duration of the Framework agreement by two 12 calendar month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281476 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | £400,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 28 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281476 - 19 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267800 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267800 Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum doctors - The provision of agency temporary Medical locum doctors to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ( ie all Health boards, special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Common services Agency ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281476 Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum doctors - The provision of agency temporary Medical locum doctors to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ( ie all Health boards, special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Common services Agency ) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471110 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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