Locum consultant Gastroenterology

Concepts

• cardiff
• medical personnel
• locum cover
• locum consultant gastroenterology
• gastroenterology
• a specialist locum consultant
• consultant
• locum
• supply services
• further delays

Location

Cardiff

Description

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required. Over the last 12 months, the HB have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff. The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover.

Total Quantity or Scope

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required. Over the last 12 months, the Health Board have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff. … There is an urgent need to backfill the consultant to ensure the risk to patients is reduced. The waiting list is currently very long and without the locum, this is creating further delays for patients in turn making their illness more acute and require a longer stay in hospital.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required.

Other Information

Please note additional information on this procurement: 1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract. 2. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. (WA Ref:136354)