--- title: "Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-05-08" --- # Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the provision of Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals and Other Clinical Professions. This procurement process, categorised under health services, is set in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender, identified as NP505-18, is currently in the Tender stage and the deadline for submissions is 12 June 2018, with the contracts expected to commence upon award on the same date. The total contract value is £26,800,000, and the procurement method is open, allowing any eligible provider to bid. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those experienced in supplying temporary agency personnel. Companies with demonstrated capabilities in providing qualified Allied Health Professionals, as well as other clinical professionals, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders should ideally have prior experience with NHS organisations and meet specific qualification criteria, including insurance and financial stability, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs focused on healthcare services. ## Notice The supply of temporary agency Allied Health Professionals and other clinical professions (including HSS and Pharmacy) to 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) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 Allied health Professionals and Other Clinical Professions 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 Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 and Hospices Renewal: The Framework Agreement duration will be 4 years (48 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318837 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,800,000 | | Lots value | £26,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318837 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318837 Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions - The supply of temporary agency Allied Health Professionals and other clinical professions (including HSS and Pharmacy) to 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) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536378.json.