---
title: "Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684409"
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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: "2022-03-02"
---

# Supply of Agency Temporary Medical Locum Doctors

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684409

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (\"NSS\") as the buyer, seeking suppliers for the provision of agency temporary medical locum doctors in the health industry sector. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 23rd February 2022, with a total contract value of £9,500,000. The delivery locations include various NHS Scotland entities, specifically in Edinburgh, UK. The nature of this procurement falls under a limited method with an emphasis on urgent requirements due to the ongoing demands of the health and social care system during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the medical staffing and recruitment sector. Businesses with expertise in providing temporary medical staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in locum services, would be well-suited to participate. Successful engagement in this contract can lead to expanded business operations and increased visibility within the healthcare sector, which is in continual need of qualified personnel to meet fluctuating demands.

## 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 )

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary services and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442182 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,500,000 |

## 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 | 31 |
| Supplier names | A24 GROUP LIMITED T/A AMBITION 24 HOURS; ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY AGENCY; ADEPT LOCUMS; CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; CRG MEDICAL SERVICES; DIRECT MEDICS; DRC LOCUMS; FRESH RECRUITMENT LTD (TA) FRESH MEDICAL RECRUITMENT; HCL DOCTORS; HOLT DOCTORS; INTERACT MEDICAL; LOCUM LINK; LOCUM VISION; MED TEAM PRIMARY CARE SERVICES; MEDACS HEALTHCARE; MEDECHO; MEDICSPRO; MEDLINE RECRUITMENT; MEDSOL HEALTHCARE SERVICES; MP LOCUMS HEALTHCARE; MY LOCUM; NATIONAL LOCUMS; NC HEALTHCARE; NLG HEALTH; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; POPULUS MANAGEMENT LTD T/A NL MANAGED SERVICES; PULSE HEALTHCARE; RMR RECRUITMENT; TEMPLARS MEDICAL AGENCY; TXM HEALTHCARE; 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

- 2 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442182

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442182
  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/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684409
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684409

## Provenance

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