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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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14 Jul 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of nursing agency workers through a contract titled "Nursing Agency Provision". This contract covers the supply of agency staff across various hospital sites in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of business services, specifically recruitment services. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement under NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6281). The contract, awarded on 10th July 2025, will begin on 2nd December 2024 and conclude on 1st December 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £999,000. This procurement stage is at the award phase, having successfully engaged a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare staffing, particularly those capable of meeting the staffing requirements of NHS Trusts. Given the focus on recruitment services within the healthcare sector, businesses that operate as nursing agencies or specialise in healthcare staffing solutions are well-suited to benefit from similar future contracts. Engaging in such public sector contracts offers these businesses a chance to enhance their market presence and secure steady revenue streams while contributing to public health services.

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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) One 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf5157b-6c25-41e1-a57c-0b8c53f48f25
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
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
£999,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

D.R.C. LOCUMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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