--- title: "Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-06-27" --- # Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the supply of agency temporary medical locum doctors. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 July 2022 at 12:00. The total estimated contract value is £420 million, with the procurement method being an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare and medical staffing sectors, particularly those with experience in providing locum services to NHS entities. Companies specialising in temporary medical staffing solutions, especially those that can demonstrate proficiency in meeting NHS requirements and providing high-quality medical professionals, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the framework agreement may lead to long-term relationships with NHS entities, enhancing growth prospects for successful bidders. ## 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 Temporary Agency Medical Locums all Grades & Specialities Supply of Temporary agency Medical Locum Doctors Options: 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 Renewal: 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 Temporary Agency Medical Locums Neutral Master Vendor Supply of Temporary Agency Medical Locum Doctors via Neutral Master Vendor provider Options: 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 Renewal: The Framework Agreement duration will be 3years (36 months) with 2 twelve months extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452335 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £420,000,000 | | Lots value | £420,000,000 | | 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 - 27 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452335 - 17 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451643 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451643 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.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674560 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurment-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - 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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