Scope
Description
SECAmb is seeking to create a Preferred supplier List (PSL) for the recruitment and placement of permanent and temporary personnel. Please register on SECAmb's e-tendering platform Atamis via the following link https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for project number C342584 to respond to the invite. Historical spend was approx. £4.5m per annum (excluding V.A.T), however SECAmb does not guarantee any levels of commitment. Any figures quoted in this notice are estimations only dependant on business need during life of the PSL. There are two Lots, and bidders may bid for 1 or both Lots. It is anticipated that 10 agencies per Lot will be awarded a place on the PSL.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £13,500,000 excluding VAT
- £16,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 October 2025 to 16 October 2028
- Possible extension to 16 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot 1. Corporate
Description
Corporate Roles including Finance, HR, Procurement, Estates and I&MT
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,750,000 excluding VAT
- £8,100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Call Centre Staff
Description
Call Centre staff including emergency and 111 call centres
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,750,000 excluding VAT
- £8,100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
17 October 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
20
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Two lots - anticipated maximum of 10 suppliers per lot.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Corporate
Lot 2. Call Centre Staff
See Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Corporate
Lot 2. Call Centre Staff
See Documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Corporate
Lot 2. Call Centre Staff
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
19 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Log in to the supplier portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | See ITT Documents |
Cost |
| Technical | See ITT Documents |
Quality |
Weighting description
See Tender Documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
CREATION OF A PREFERRED SUPPLIER LIST (PSL) FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY STAFF
Contracting authority
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGNR-3396-MRLQ
Nexus House, Gatwick Road
Crawley
RH10 9BG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Organisation type: Public authority - central government