Frameworks

The NHS Workforce Alliance portfolio of frameworks cover clinical agency staffing, staff bank, international recruitment, non-clinical staffing, IT, workforce support, and improvement services.

NHS England Compliance

NHS England have provided the following guidance regarding award of contracts under framework agreements, as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015

  • When the terms of a framework agreement are not precise enough to directly award a contract under Regulation 33(7) or 33(8)(a), the Buyer must run a further competition, as per Regulation 33(8)(b) or 33(8)(c).
  • When the terms of a framework agreement are precise enough to directly award a contract, the Buyer must award the contract to the top ranked supplier in accordance with the assessment of award criteria when the framework agreement was established, or in accordance with any pre-prescribed rules (call-off protocol) regarding the use of catalogues, or reassessment of award criteria based on requirements configuration
    variations.
  • For further information about awarding contracts under our frameworks please contact frankie.mortimore@workforcealliance.nhs.uk
A non clinical staff member makes up a hospital bed.

Non Clinical Staffing

Access non clinical staff via a range of models, including agency, fixed-term and managed service.

NHS Clinical and Healthcare Staffing

Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6281) Expires 4 May 27

Procure medical and healthcare staff from one place, with unmatched category expertise.

doctor shaking hands with patient

Managed Staff Banks

Get sustainable models of staffing provision, and new expertise in innovative technology.

doctor consultation

HR Management Consultancy

Supporting NHS trusts with their human resource management consultancy requirements.

smiling nurse and patient

Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare Services

Secure extra clinical capacity for your patients.

doctor speaking on virtual meeting

Learning and Training Services DPS

Access a wide range of training providers that offer both in-person and virtual options.

Nurse with a patient

Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and Eye Care

Access services to promote employee health.

Permanent Recruitment 2

We’re committed to helping future proof the NHS and build talent and resources for the long term.

doctor on laptop

Workforce Improvement Services

Get experienced, informed workforce partners who understand challenges of the NHS.

Doctor and nurse with patient

International Recruitment

Get support in recruiting a workforce that’s reflective of the modern NHS.

Scroll to Top