ID Medical awarded Government Procurement Service Framework Agreement RM1570 for the supply of locum doctors including locum GPs
Milton Keynes, UK (PRWEB UK) 18 July 2013 -- It is confirmed by the Government Procurement Service (GPS) that ID Medical has been officially appointed as a supplier on their new Framework Agreement for locum doctors (including Locum GPs).
GPS, formerly Buying Solutions, is an executive agency of the Cabinet Office and is the delivery arm of Government Procurement. Its priority is to provide procurement savings for central government, health and the wider public sector, an area where ID Medical set the standard with its market leading recruitment strategies.
The Framework Agreement is for the provision of hospital medical locum doctors providing coverage against 140 locum grade and specialty group combinations including the new training grades.
Deenu Patel, managing director at ID Medical, responded “Being awarded the GPS Framework Agreement once again means that we have the opportunity to continue to supply some of our c.45,000 ID Medical registered locum doctors into NHS hospitals and surgeries.”
“ID Medical currently holds preferred supplier contracts with the majority of NHS Hospitals and serves these Trusts with all grade level permanent and locum doctors, spanning supply of specialities such as Anaesthesia, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Surgery.”
“This announcement means ID Medical clients can continue to receive the highest levels of service they have been accustomed to, underpinned with unrivalled quality and governance standards.”
“I am delighted that ID Medical continues to be recognised for its highly skilled medical locums and robust levels of clinical governance.”
“ID Medical also has the opportunity to demonstrate to Trusts our transformation services to provide various cost efficient solutions.”
“Having also opened an operational office in central London, we look forward to extending our innovative workflow solutions and methodologies to new clients in London, as well as across the UK.”
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About ID Medical
ID Medical (HQ in Milton Keynes with office in central London) was established in 2002 and has since maintained its enviable position as market leader in the provision of high calibre medical staffing to both the public and private sectors. As the UK’s leading provider of locum doctors, nurses and AHP/HSS and clerical staff, ID Medical holds preferred supplier contracts with over 80% of hospitals nationwide and has supplied over two million hours to the NHS.
Founded on its core principles of quality of service, dedication, innovation and 100% commitment, the ID Medical Group Limited provides a complete medical staffing solution to its valued partners. Its services form part of the NHS procurement, with the ID Medical brand becoming synonymous with quality and dedication to the requirements of its clients and candidates alike.
In 2013, ID Medical achieved three years featured in the annual Recruiter FAST 50 league, one of only seven UK recruitment companies demonstrating strong sustained growth, and one of only three medical companies making the grade. A further accolade is ranking number 60 in the Investec Hot 100 with ID Medical being the only medical recruiter positioned in the report, demonstrating its commitment to the industry whilst validating its credibility as market leader.
In its first year entering, it was accredited two star rating signalling ‘Outstanding Organisation’ by Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2013.
For further information on ID Medical please contact:
Caryn Cooper
Head of Marketing
ID MEDICAL - ID House - 1 Mill Square - Wolverton Mill South - Milton Keynes - MK12 5ZD
t: +44 (0) 1908 555 498 f: +44 (0)1908 552 825
w: id-medical.com e: caryn.cooper(at)id-medical(dot)com
Caryn Cooper, 01908555499, [email protected]
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