Freedom of Information Request Acknowledgement

Thank you for your request which was received by us on 26^th March 2019

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FOI Team

T: 01284 712941 | Ext: 2941

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane|Bury St Edmunds|SUFFOLK|IP33 2QZ

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Dear Ola Michalik

I am writing to confirm that the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has now
completed its search for the information which you requested on 26^th
March  2019

What is your agency spend on Medical Locums/AHP’s financial year
2017/2018?   Please find attached

Do you have a Direct Engagement arrangement for Medical Locums/ AHPs? If
so who is your current provider?  No

When does the contract with your current provider expire? N/A

What is the cost of this service and it charged per hour or % fee? N/A

Do you have an agency service level agreement in place for Medical locums?
No

Which framework do you currently source staff under? CPP Plus PSL

Which of the below arrangements do you currently have in place?

•             Master Vendor

•             Preferred supplier list

•             No arrangement

What was your spend on medical locums for the last 3 financial years? 
Please find attached

Do you have a bank for medical locums? YES

What value goes through your internal bank currently ? Please find
attached.

Do you manage this on a system? If yes how much do you pay for this per
annum  £84,000 +VAT

Do you have any company that runs this for you? No

If yes how much do you pay for this per annum or if per transaction please
confirm? N/A

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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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