Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c71-29e1-7350-afdc-c042406f8527/provision-of-agency-staff-infirmary-to-the-royal-hospital-chelsea awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea [Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-hospital-chelsea-appeal-limited) Estimated value £60,000 to £90,000 Published 24 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 21 Jul 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender PROVISION OF AGENCY STAFF (Infirmary) TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA ### STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT The role of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) is to provide a fitting home and community for its In-Pensioners (IPs), to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude. To ensure safe and effective care for the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary residents, the Royal Hospital Chelsea will occasionally require qualified Nurses and Care assistants to maintain the required staffing levels on each shift. Care Staff will be allocated in line with the terms and conditions set out by the Royal Hospital. The appointed agency must provide the RHC with a completed proforma including a recent photograph of agency staff available and ensuring all training / certifications remain in date. At no times will the Royal Hospital accept agency staff that do not meet these criteria. It is preferred that carers and registered nurses provided are maintained as much as possible for continuity with the residents. The Contractor is only to supply agency staff as and when ordered by the contract administrator. The Royal Hospital Chelsea will require an estimated 3500 hours a year of agency care with the main bulk of this being carers. In extremis RNA cover should not exceed more than 500 hours, and regular reporting should take place with the contract administrator to discuss the performance of the agreement. RNA cover will remain on an ad-hoc basis and the Royal hospital Chelsea will retain flexibility to source this cover from outside the agreement if required. Minimum requirements detailed below. ### Registered Nurse ### Estimated annual requirement - 500 hours Current valid NMC Registration - PIN must be provided. ### Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date ### DBS English language requirements as set by the Nursing Midwifery Council. ### Care Assistant ### Estimated Annual Requirement - 3000 hours ### Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date ### DBS Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written. Additional information: Please email to confirm that you will be participating in this tender process. Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/61c919fd-c119-4af6-b57c-472c05737a3c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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