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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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14 May 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Nursing Agency Provision" involves United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of business services with a focus on recruitment, and it is located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement uses a selective method structured as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender is in the award stage, with a contract period starting on 2nd December 2024 and ending on 1st December 2025. The total contract value is approximately £999,000. A key supplier, NEXT STEP NURSING LIMITED, has been allocated this opportunity, following an active award status as of 1st May 2025, with details published on 14th May 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs in the healthcare staffing sector. The contract involves the provision of nursing agency workers across various departments, presenting an opportunity for suppliers who specialise in healthcare staffing services. Businesses that are efficient in recruiting and managing nursing personnel and those capable of promptly responding to staffing needs will be well-suited to compete in this procurement. As the framework allows scalability based on the shifts filled, this is an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their contractual engagements within the NHS system.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cda0f6-3309-46d1-961c-868d505055e8
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 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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

NEXT STEP NURSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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