Saturday 21 December 2024
Internal Reference Number: FOI_8282
Date Request Received: 12/11/2024 00:00:00
Date Request Replied To: 25/11/2024 00:00:00
This response was sent via: By Email
Request Summary: Total Workforce Solutions HTE or RM6281 Workforce Alliance Framework Details
Request Category: Political Parties
| Question Number 1: Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting information about the usage and supplier management of the RM6281 Workforce Alliance framework within your Trust. Please respond to the following questions: 1. Supplier Addition (Lot 1 under RM6281): - How many approved suppliers have been added to the Trust’s supplier list for Lot 1 under RM6281 from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024? | |
| Answer To Question 1: The Trust has not utilised the RM6281 framework. | |
| Question Number 2: Framework Usage Confirmation: - Does the Trust currently use the RM6281 framework or Total Workforce Solutions HTE for staffing requirements? | |
| Answer To Question 2: The Trust has not utilised the RM6281 framework. | |
| Question Number 3: Preferred Supplier List (PSL): - What are the names of the agencies on your PSL that supply agency staff under Lot 1 RM6281 framework or Total Workforce Solution HTE, and what tier is each agency assigned to? | |
| Answer To Question 3: The Trust has not utilised the RM6281 framework. | |
| Question Number 4: Shift Booking Above NHSE Capped Rate: - How many shifts were booked above the NHS England capped rate from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024? | |
| Answer To Question 4: 2,243 | |
| Question Number 5: Spending on Off-Framework Agencies: - What was the total spent on off-framework agencies from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024? - What are the names of these agencies, and what reasons are there for their continued use despite NHS England’s restrictions? | |
| Answer To Question 5: We do not record spend by individual agencies. However, just one invoice totalling £1,043 was paid to an off framework agency - Thornbury Nursing Services Ltd - during the period. Continued use is due to demand for temporary staffing unfulfilled by framework agencies. | |
| Question Number 6: Spend on Approved Framework Suppliers: - What was the total spent on approved framework suppliers between 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024? - In which area of specialty within Lot 1 does the Trust require a supplier that can book shifts within the capped rate to avoid breaches? - If applicable, what are the reasons for breaches of the capped rates for shifts? | |
| Answer To Question 6: Total agency spend is for the period is available on Trust's website. This will include spend with framework agencies and off framework agency spend identified in Q5. Please see link:- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/about-us/ and it is under Freedom of Information dropdown. | |
| Question Number 7: Framework Supplier Addition: - Would the Trust add an approved framework supplier immediately if it could help reduce breaches of the NHSE capped rate? | |
| Answer To Question 7: All additions to the Preferred Supplier List ("PSL") would be considered on a case by case basis. This would be considered based on the nature of the requirement and the urgency of the trust. | |
| Question Number 8: Spending on Framework Agencies: - How much was spent on framework agencies from 1st July, 2024 to 30th October 2024? | |
| Answer To Question 8: .Total agency spend is for the period is available on Trust's website. This will include spend with framework agencies and off framework agency spend identified in Q5. Please see link - https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/about-us/ and it is under Freedom of Information dropdown. | |
| Question Number 9: 9. Supplier Selection Process: - Does the Trust use Direct Award or Further Competition to select suppliers? - What criteria are used to select suppliers, and is the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principle applied? | |
| Answer To Question 9: The Trust utilised a Further Competition process to select suppliers for its PSL. The 'MEAT' principle is also applied when selecting suppliers. | |
| Question Number 10: Audit Trail for Contract Awards: - Could you provide a documented audit trail showing how contract awards were made, particularly for direct awards? This documentation should align with RM6281’s Framework Schedule 7, which requires clear justification and transparency in awarding contracts. | |
| Answer To Question 10: The Trust has not utilised the RM6281 framework. | |
| Question Number 11: Neutral Vendor Information (if outsourced): - If a neutral or master vendor is used, please provide the organisation's name, contact person, email, and office contact number. | |
| Answer To Question 11: The Trust does not have/use a Neutral or Master Vendor. | |
| Question Number 12: Further Competition and Framework Adherence: - What was the date of the last further competition conducted? - Has the Trust fully transitioned to using RM6281 and followed the guidance in Schedule 7 for supplier selection? - Can you confirm adherence to the MEAT guidance provided in the framework? | |
| Answer To Question 12: - November 2023. - The Trust has not utilised the RM6281 framework. - Adherence confirmed. | |
| Question Number 13: Could you please provide a detailed breakdown of your agency spend for the last financial year (1st July, 2024 to 30th October, 2024), including the total amount spent. | |
| Answer To Question 13: This information is available on Trust's website. Please see link - https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/about-us/ and it is under Freedom of Information dropdown. | |
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