--- title: "Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2017-11-29" --- # Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process to secure Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Operating Department Practitioners. This tender, titled "Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners", is classified under the health services category and is intended for delivery across all NHS Scotland entities, including Health Boards and Hospices. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and a substantial budget of £24 million has been set aside for this contract, which is planned to last for two years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Interested parties should note that the future announcement date is set for 9th March 2018. This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those that can supply qualified nurses and allied health professionals. Companies that are already registered with the Care Commission under the Care (Scotland) Act 2001 and can meet the specified pay rates will be well-positioned to compete. The evaluation will consider not just compliance with regulatory pay standards but also competitive commission rates and other non-cost elements, offering a pathway for innovative staffing firms looking to expand their services within the NHS framework. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision temporary agency nurses, healthcare assistants and operating department practitioners to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Common Services Agency). NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=69938.. Duration of the framework agreement period in year(s): 2 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=NOV302724 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Mar 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | 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 - 29 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302724 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302724 Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=69938 - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=520554 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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