Award

Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

13 May 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract was conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. It involves supplying agency nursing staff to cover vacant shifts across various sites and departments. This tender falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" industry category, with the delivery location specified as Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the process was completed, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 25th November 2024, and a contract period running from 2nd December 2024 to 1st December 2025. The total contract value is £999,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as those in the recruitment and healthcare staffing sectors. Med Pure Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar organisations to secure significant public procurement contracts through established framework agreements. Companies with expertise in delivering recruitment and workforce solutions for the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, especially when aligned with NHS trusts and other public sector health services. The emphasis on selective procurement suggests that businesses with proven capabilities and relevant experience are favoured.

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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/f89a89de-9bd4-4ebd-b5fa-a1e4110319a4
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
13 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
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

MED PURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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