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Nursing Agency Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" has been organised by the Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust, located at Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically dealing with recruitment services, and aims to provide nursing agency workers across all sites and departments of the Trust. The procurement method was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 14th July 2025, with the contract period running from 15th July 2025 to 14th May 2027. The award, valued at £2,600,000, was announced on 10th September 2025, and the awarded supplier is SANCTUM RECRUITMENT LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing and recruitment to expand their operations and gain a foothold within the public healthcare sector. Companies with robust resources to meet NHS staffing demands, including SMEs, may find it beneficial to engage in similar tenders, although it is noted that this particular procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs. With a substantial contract value and a focused expertise area, businesses adept in providing specialised recruitment services can leverage such opportunities for growth in public sector contracts.

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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-b5fd17-096c9fdc-9beb-444f-aaea-0beaad3ece4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd2f88d-7cae-40d7-a293-cb3080058e96
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
28 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
Paul Oke
Contact Email
paul.oke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+441522512512

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

SANCTUM RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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