Sourcing short-term locum general practitioners for Ireland’s health sector

Summary

Ireland’s Health Service Executive is procuring a service to source short-term locum general practitioners for up to 250 rural general practitioners, providing cover during planned leave. Most placements are expected to last 1–2 weeks, with a maximum continuous period of five weeks. The initial contract term is 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions; the estimated cost is €100,000 per year plus VAT.