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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract, issued by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has now reached the award stage. This contract, part of the NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing initiative, aimed to provide nursing agency workers to fill vacant shifts across all sites and departments. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 2nd December 2025 to 14th May 2027. Key locations for delivery include Lincoln, with the procurement classified under the CPV category 79000000 for business services like recruitment. The awarded value of the contract is £999,000, and the award was made public on 7th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruitment and staffing services within the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped to supply skilled nursing staff on a flexible basis are well-suited to compete, as the contract revolves around fulfilling shifts on an as-needed basis. Engaging in this contract allows suppliers to strengthen relationships with NHS trusts and gain a strong foothold in healthcare staffing, contributing to reliable service delivery in a critical industry. The awarded supplier, HCRG ALTRIX LIMITED, exemplifies the sort of firm that can capitalise on such opportunities through strategic alignment with public healthcare needs and framework agreements.

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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 (RM6281) 1 of the Suppliers allocated to the Authority's PSL, spend is dependant on shifts filled across the PSL therefore values have been noted as a range at a minimum (Lowest value) and maximum (highest value) extendable in line with overarching framework agreement (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fcb4689-22aa-4b93-8886-3862a852ac94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8e3799-3e6d-4c8a-9b6e-1bb027d94190
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£999,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS 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
LN2 5QY
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG ALTRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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