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Nursing Agency Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" was managed by the Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust. This contract, focussed on the provision of nursing agency workers, falls within the business services industry category, particularly recruitment, and targets services across various sites in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award status as of 10 September 2025. The contract period is set from 15 July 2025 to 14 May 2027, providing a significant duration for engagement. A notable detail includes the end of the tender period, which was on 14 July 2025, followed closely by the contract commencement the next day, highlighting a seamless transition in service provision.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing healthcare recruitment services, particularly those capable of meeting the extensive requirements of an NHS Trust. While not labelled as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a lucrative market for established organisations in healthcare staffing. The awarded contract, valued at £2,600,000, to Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd indicates a substantial investment in ensuring consistent and reliable nursing staff supply. Businesses that can offer a similar scale of service may find future opportunities advantageous in this sector.

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Notice Title

Nursing Agency Provision

Notice Description

Provision of nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across all sites and departments. Via NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing 1 x 12 month extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04dc3d2b-3c37-4350-a8ac-013c3328b5ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012ef3d5-90da-40e9-9fe5-9d6311d07188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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