Total Workforce Solutions

Requesting information about the usage and supplier management of the RM6281 Workforce Alliance framework within your Trust. Please respond to the following questions:

1. Supplier Addition (Lot 1 under RM6281):7
How many approved suppliers have been added to the Trust’s supplier list for Lot 1 under RM6281 from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024?

0

2. Framework Usage Confirmation:
Does the Trust currently use the RM6281 framework or Total Workforce Solutions HTE for staffing requirements?

RM6281

3. Preferred Supplier List (PSL):
What are the names of the agencies on your PSL that supply agency staff under Lot 1 RM6281 framework or Total Workforce Solution HTE, and what tier is each agency assigned to?

No tiering system in place for Lot 1 RM6281

Altrix Technology
Medics Pro
Day Webster
Trust Nurse Services
Cromwell Medical Staffing
Total Assist
Athona
Your World Recruitment
Pertemps Medical Professionals
ProMedical
Hanson Grey Limited
Health Care Resourcing Group
National Locums
ID Medical
Medacs
Globe Locums

4. Shift Booking Above NHSE Capped Rate: How many shifts were booked above the NHS England capped rate from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024?

5. Spending on Off-Framework Agencies:
What was the total spend on off-framework agencies from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024?

£0

What are the names of these agencies, and what reasons are there for their continued use despite NHS England’s restrictions?

N/A

6. Spend on Approved Framework Suppliers:
What was the total spend on approved framework suppliers between 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024?

In which area of specialty within Lot 1 does the Trust require a supplier that can book shifts within the capped rate to avoid breaches?

Maternity
If applicable, what are the reasons for breaches of the capped rates for shifts?

7. Framework Supplier Addition:
Would the Trust add an approved framework supplier immediately if it could help reduce breaches of the NHSE capped rate?

Any new supplier via Lot 1 RM6281 would need to be able to commit to the Trust’s agency rate card which is the Kent ICB regional rate card (below NHS England capped rates)

8. Spending on Framework Agencies:
How much was spent on framework agencies from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024?

Same as question 6.1.

9. Supplier Selection Process:
Does the Trust use Direct Award or Further Competition to select suppliers?

Direct Award

What criteria are used to select suppliers, and is the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principle applied?

Any new supplier via Lot 1 RM6281 would need to be able to commit to the Trust’s agency rate card which is the Kent ICB regional rate card (below NHS England capped rates). Additionally any current staff working at Medway NHS Foundation Trust via alternate suppliers cannot be transferred to the new agency.

10. Audit Trail for Contract Awards:
Could you provide a documented audit trail showing how contract awards were made, particularly for direct awards? This documentation should align with RM6281’s Framework Schedule 7, which requires clear justification and transparency in awarding contracts.

Any direct awards are made under the terms of the framework.

11. Neutral Vendor Information (if outsourced):
If a neutral or master vendor is used, please provide the organisation’s name, contact person, email, and office contact number.

N/A

12. Further Competition and Framework Adherence:
What was the date of the last further competition conducted?

N/A

Has the Trust fully transitioned to using RM6281 and followed the guidance in Schedule 7 for supplier selection?

Yes

Can you confirm adherence to the MEAT guidance provided in the framework?

Yes