- The document summarizes a supplier conference for the NHS National Framework Agreement for Medical Locums. It provided an introduction and background on the framework agreement and procurement process. - It outlined the current medical locums market size, key changes in the market, and spend by specialty and grade. It then detailed the procurement timetable and key stages including the PQQ2, ITT, evaluation, and implementation. - It covered pre-award audits that will take place for shortlisted agencies to assess recruitment procedures. Next steps and stakeholder consultation were also discussed.

1. NHS National Framework Agreement for Medical Locums Supplier Conference Warwick Arts Centre 14 August 2007

2. Introduction Marcus Brindle Director Agency and Services

13. Spend by specialty

14. Spend by grade

21. Pre-qualification questionnaire 2

31. Pre Award Audit Jane Conway National Audit Programme Manager NHS PASA

47. Thank you for attending NHS national framework for medical locums Supplier conference Warwick Arts Centre 14 August 2007