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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract has been completed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract involves the provision of nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across various departments and sites. It falls under the industry category of business services, specifically including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement via the NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6281), and the process had reached the award stage as of 10th December 2025. The contract, valued at up to £999,000, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and is expected to end on 14th May 2027. The procurement location is based in Lincoln, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in recruitment services for healthcare staffing. Since the contract depends on filling shifts across the Preferred Supplier List (PSL), this could be particularly beneficial for businesses adept at staffing and providing skilled nursing candidates swiftly. The involvement in such a contract can lead to further opportunities within the NHS framework and enhance a company's portfolio by associating with a prestigious body like the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Businesses looking to explore and expand their footprint in the public healthcare domain would find this contract to be a strategic growth avenue.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22633ac7-0d60-4119-a2b3-c4e4fc6b2c5c
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
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
Paul Oke
Contact Email
paul.oke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

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

ID MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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