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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 May 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" tender was managed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The scope involves providing nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across various sites and departments, categorized under business services for recruitment and staffing. This selective procurement was undertaken through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is noted to be approximately £999,000, with the contract period spanning from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2025. Located in Lincoln, UK, the tender process concluded with an award on 14th May 2025, and relevant details were published on 15th May 2025.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare staffing industry. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide qualified nursing professionals will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. As the procurement method involves a framework agreement, businesses with existing framework arrangements may find advantageous positioning. The completion of this tender strengthens business credentials, potentially leading to more collaborative opportunities within the NHS network and related healthcare sectors.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73ada163-5a97-48cd-b29e-25fc299f2520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c8095a-79ba-455d-9c0b-3f41a56d649d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 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

ARCADIA NURSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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