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Master Vendor Solution for Non Clinical Workers

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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27 Jul 2026 at 14:47

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27 Jul 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a master vendor solution for non-clinical temporary workers, including provision for direct engagement. The requirement covers recruitment and workforce supply services rather than goods or construction, with the stated classification of recruitment services (CPV 79600000). The service will support the Trust’s operations in Gloucestershire, with the delivery address in Cheltenham and the wider South West region. The arrangement is intended to provide a managed master or neutral vendor service for non-clinical temporary staffing. The tender description also refers to clinical workers, but the opportunity title and framework lot identify the requirement as non-clinical temporary staff. Suppliers should therefore confirm the precise workforce scope and direct-engagement requirements in the tender information before deciding whether their service model is suitable.

The procurement has reached tender: the Trust has invited eligible suppliers to complete an initial capability assessment, with suppliers meeting the requirements then invited to a mini competition. It is being run under the CCS/GCA RM6277 National Framework for Non-clinical Temporary Staff, Lot 7 for master or neutral vendors; participation is restricted to suppliers already awarded a place on that lot. The tender submission deadline set by the buyer is 10 August 2026 at 12:00 noon. The intended contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, a five-year term. The estimated total value is £40,000,000 including the stated currency. The published information identifies capability assessment as the initial selection basis; detailed award criteria are to be established through the subsequent mini competition.

This opportunity suits established workforce solutions providers that already hold a place on CCS/GCA Framework RM6277, Lot 7, and can operate a master vendor or neutral vendor model for non-clinical temporary staffing. Suppliers need to demonstrate the capability required by the Trust’s initial assessment before progressing to the mini competition. Relevant strengths include recruitment and fulfilment across temporary worker requirements, management of an extended supplier network, workforce administration and reporting, and the ability to provide direct engagement arrangements where required. The scale and multi-year nature of the service favour providers with substantial operational capacity, resilient systems and experience delivering managed staffing solutions for a large public-sector or healthcare organisation. The opportunity is not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Vendor Solution for Non Clinical Workers

Notice Description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Master Vendor Solution for Clinical Workers with provision for Direct Engagement. This Opportunity is being running under CCS/GCA Framework RM6277 - Lot 7- National Framework for the Provision Non-clinical temporary staff - master/neutral vendor Only suppliers awarded to Lot 7 on this Framework are eligible to participate. This opportunity will initially require completion of a Capability Assessment. Suppliers meeting the capability requirements will be invited to participate in a Mini Competition. Additional information: This Opportunity is being running under CCS/GCA Framework RM6277 - Lot 7- National Framework for the Provision Non-clinical temporary staff - master/neutral vendor Only suppliers awarded to Lot 7 on this Framework are eligible to participate. To express an interest and participate in the assessment please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Reference - C461223 Should Tenderers have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 0988 201 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk This opportunity will initially require completion of a Capability Assessment. Suppliers meeting the capability requirements will be invited to participate in a Mini Competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-782030cb-5d66-4500-b10e-672ab59ece96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cd0801-1132-4d9c-ac3c-9a0fe114db32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

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