Agency Arrangement       

FOI REFERENCE: 24233   FOI DATE: 16^th July 2024     

Request:

We are currently conducting an independent review of the way public funds are spent in relation to flexible labour. Therefore, under the Freedom of Information Act we kindly request that you provide the following information: •

What type of agency arrangement / agreement do you currently have in place for the provision of AHP’s,

Doctor’s and Nursing i.e. Preferred Supplier List / Master Vend:

AHP – arrangement / agreement type

Doctor – arrangement / agreement type

Nursing – arrangement / agreement type

Who is the arrangement / agreement in place with:

AHP – Provider Name(s)  

Doctor – Provider Name(s)

Nursing – Provider Name(s)  

For each of the above staffing categories, when is the arrangement / agreement up for renewal and how do you intend to come to market:

AHP – Renewal Date / Route to Market

Doctor – Renewal Date / Route to Market

Nursing – Renewal Date / Route to Market

Response:

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals work with one supplier for all of the above NHS Professionals. This contract is in place until March 31^st 2026 and the new contract will either be a direct award via framework or a mini tender.