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Nursing Agency Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Award

31 Oct 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Nursing Agency Provision" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on recruitment and workforce provision. The contracting authority used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement for this tender. The procurement stage has concluded with an award status, as of 31st October 2025. The contract's timeline spans from 15th July 2025 to 14th May 2027, and it covers delivery to a wide range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing nurse recruitment services, especially those capable of managing large, decentralized workforces across multiple national and international locations. While the tender is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies like Connaught Resourcing Limited, who have been awarded the contract, benefit from substantial service delivery roles. Firms in the healthcare staffing sector can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach, enhance service reputation, and secure a stable economic footprint in the public sector. This procurement focuses on consistent supply and maintenance of nursing staff, crucial in healthcare service continuity.

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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-b5fd17-0b30ff98-dcc5-4e98-bf18-cf3fb394a211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f68dc5d-51bc-4249-9baf-43d3f4a87944
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
£128,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 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

CONNAUGHT RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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