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From 1st July 2018, Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals merged to become East
Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Therefore, unless otherwise
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Amy Witham

Freedom of Information Team

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Email: [1][East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust request email]

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From 1^st July 2018, Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals merged to become
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Therefore, unless
otherwise specified, responses are on behalf of East Suffolk and North
Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding information held by the East
Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust:

Your enquiry has been dealt with in accordance with the Trust’s Freedom of
Information Act 2000 Policy and Procedures. We are pleased to enclose the
information you requested:

1.        Do you have a master vendor arrangement in place?
                   

Yes

2.        If yes who is your current Master Vendor Provider?
                                  

All Staff Groups except medical - NHSP

Medical and Dental staff are provided via a neutral vendor arrangement.

3.        What fill rates are achieved with your Master Vendor Provider?

All Staff Groups except medical - 75.5%

4.        Are you charged a fee for the service and if so what is the
cost?              

NHSP £1 / hr handling fee

5.        What is the expiry date for your current contract?
                                    

NHS Professionals - 30/06/2020

If you have any queries about the enclosed information please contact us,

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We hope that we have been able to answer your query to your satisfaction
and that you find the information provided useful.

Regards,

Amy Witham

Freedom of Information Team

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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