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Date Created: 30th October 2024

Author: Neuven Consult

The HealthTrust Europe NIPR Framework - What It Could Mean For Your Trust Or Agency

The HealthTrust Europe National and International Permanent Recruitment 3 (NIPR) framework is designed to assist NHS Trusts and other public sector bodies in sourcing permanent staff - both domestically and internationally.

It is crucial for addressing the staffing challenges faced by the NHS and other healthcare providers, ensuring a steady supply of qualified professionals.

 About The Contract

The estimated contract value is £700,000,000, a figure that reflects the extensive recruitment needs of the healthcare sector. The contract duration will be a maximum of 4 years – 2 years as an initial period, with the option of extending for up to a further 24 months.

The specialised Neuven Consult Bid Management Team can support in the complex acquisition of contracts for workforce procurement, pertaining to the following Lots as part of the HealthTrust Europe NIPR Framework:

  • 1a – Permanent Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing (including Recruitment Process Optimisation)

  • 1b: Permanent Non-Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing (including Recruitment Process Optimisation and Statement of Work)

  • 1c: International Permanent Recruitment

  • 1d – Modular International Permanent Recruitment

 This will give organisations wide-reaching access to recruit permanent healthcare professionals from inside and outside the UK. This broad spectrum of roles includes both clinical and non-clinical staff, across various specialities and levels (from entry-level to senior positions):

  • Doctors, Consultants and General Practitioners

  • Nurses, Midwives and Health Care Support Workers and Nursing Associates

  • Allied Health Professionals

  • Health Science Service Workers

  • Administration & Corporate Service Workers

  • Non-Corporate Support Service Workers

  • Information Technology Workers

  • Social Workers

  • Very Senior Managers & Executive Recruitment

 What Are The Benefits To NHS Trusts?

The framework provides a standardised, streamlined recruitment process, reducing the administrative burden on Trusts. Under the HealthTrust Europe NIPR Framework, NHS Trusts will:

  • Gain access to specialist and awarded recruitment agencies with expertise in sourcing high-quality candidates, both within the UK and internationally

  • Receive competitive pricing structures and pre-negotiated terms - reducing the time and costs associated with recruitment

  • Ensure adherence to NHS and public sector procurement regulations - safeguarding against non-compliance risks

 What Are The Benefits To Agencies?

By utilising our expert Bid Management Service to secure your contract on the HealthTrust Europe NIPR Framework, your agency will:

  • Gain access to a wide range of potential clients across the NHS and public sector

  • Benefit from long-term agreements - providing stability and predictable business flow

  • Have the opportunity to become preferred suppliers - enhancing your credibility and market position

The framework also encourages collaboration between agencies and Trusts to meet specific workforce requirements, improving overall outcomes.

 Why is The Procurement Act 2023 important?

It aims to create a more transparent, efficient, and flexible public procurement system. There are several advantages expected under the new regulations which will look to benefit buyers and suppliers alike, including start-ups, scale-ups and small businesses. These include:

  • Better value for money - reduce costs for the public sector and businesses while ensuring that every pound spent on procurement contracts benefits public services. 

  • More competition - opens public procurement to new entrants, such as small businesses and social enterprises, to encourage more competition and innovation. 

  • Simpler bidding processes - simplifies bidding procedures to make it easier for suppliers to negotiate and work with the public sector. 

  • Central digital platform - establishes a central digital platform for suppliers to register and store their details, which can be used for multiple bids. 

  • More flexible commercial frameworks - makes commercial frameworks more flexible so that prospective suppliers are not shut out for long periods of time (i.e. 4 years).

 Who Are Neuven Consult?

Neuven Consult’s specialised Bid Management Team is your trusted partner in securing winning contracts - with a 97% success rate accounting for £25bn in public sector contracts, we have an unrivalled track record. Our expert team understands the complexities and nuances in the art of bidding and is dedicated to delivering invaluable expertise and support to our clients every step of the way.

Our proven delivery methodology, end-to-end consultancy, and critical attention to detail have cultivated long-term relationships with clients and the public sector, built around trust and confidence in our Bid Management Team.

 If you have any questions or want to learn more about our bid management services, feel free to get in touch with one of the team who will support you > info@neuven-consult.com