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Master Vendor Solution for Clinical Workers

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a master vendor service for clinical and healthcare workers, including a direct engagement arrangement. The requirement is for the supply and management of medical personnel, covering the Trust’s services in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The contract is a managed staffing solution rather than the purchase of goods or construction works. It is being run under the Crown Commercial Service/Government Commercial Agency national framework for clinical and healthcare staffing, specifically the vendor and managed service master vendor category. The service is intended for suppliers able to provide an organised route to sourcing clinical workers and to manage the associated staffing arrangements for the Trust.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a capability assessment followed, for suppliers that meet the capability requirements, by a mini competition. Participation is restricted to suppliers already awarded a place on the relevant national clinical and healthcare staffing framework category. The deadline for submitting the initial response was 10 August 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. The estimated contract value is £40,000,000. The published basis for progression is whether suppliers meet the stated capability requirements; suppliers passing that assessment are invited to the subsequent mini competition. The procurement is classified as a services contract.

This opportunity suits established clinical staffing agencies, healthcare workforce providers and managed service specialists that already hold an award on the relevant framework category. Competitors need the capability to source and supply clinical workers, operate a master vendor model and manage workforce delivery for an NHS foundation trust. Experience coordinating multiple staffing requirements, maintaining reliable candidate pipelines and supporting direct engagement arrangements will be important to the service model. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so smaller framework suppliers with the necessary healthcare recruitment, account management and operational capacity may be well placed to compete. Suppliers must first demonstrate compliance with the capability requirements before progressing to the mini competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Vendor Solution for 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 RM6281 - Lot5a - National Framework for the Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing - Vendor and Managed Service - Master Vendor Only suppliers awarded to Lot 5a 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 RM6281 - Lot5a - National Framework for the Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing - Lot 5a: Vendor and Managed Service - Master Vendor Only suppliers awarded to Lot 5a 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 - C459506 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-b5fd17-8411adc1-2671-4125-a622-a8540e24a401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ab63f3-dae5-40cf-b3c6-f235a74a907e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

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