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title: "Temporary Agency Allied health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565066"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-11-23"
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# Temporary Agency Allied health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565066

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the title "Temporary Agency Allied Health Professionals & Other Clinical Professions." This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process was initiated and completed on 23rd November 2018, with the contract valued at £26,800,000. The procurement sought the provision of temporary agency staff to various NHS entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies specialising in healthcare staffing and recruitment services. Businesses with experience in providing temporary clinical professionals, including allied health services and pharmacy roles, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive engagement from various suppliers during the bidding process indicates a robust demand for these services, fostering a competitive environment for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338088 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,800,000 |

## 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) ("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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | CARE4HEALTH; CASTLEROCK RECRUITMENT GROUP; DIRECT MEDICS; EVERGOOD ASSOCIATES; GROUP 24; HUNTER AHP; ID MEDICAL GROUP; JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY; MAXXIMA; MEDACS HEALTHCARE; MEDICSPRO; MERCO MEDICAL STAFFING; PIERS MEADOWS RECRUITMENT; REED RECRUITMENT; RIG MEDICAL RECRUIT; SANCTUARY PERSONNEL; THE PLACEMENT GROUP (CONTRACTS; TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT; YOUR WORLD RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338088
  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://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565066

## Provenance

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