Award

Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Nursing Agency Provision" has been awarded by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The contract involves providing nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across various sites and departments. This project falls under the industry category of Business services, specifically related to recruitment, with a CPV code of 79000000. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 14 July 2025. The contract period is set to start from 2 December 2024 and end on 1 December 2025, with the total value reaching £999,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the business services sector, particularly those involved in staffing and recruitment. By partnering with the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, businesses can enhance their portfolios and expand into the healthcare staffing market. The awarded supplier, GROUP 24 LIMITED, demonstrates the trust's preference for small and medium enterprises, making it an attractive opportunity for similar organisations looking to grow their influence within the NHS supply chain. With a completion date approaching by the end of 2025, businesses skilled in providing reliable staffing solutions will find participation in such tenders beneficial for long-term growth and market presence.

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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) One 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
ocds-b5fd17-96256610-803f-41e2-87c0-09c35d13a082
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67f94ee-cbd3-46f2-860c-1bf012b8cf09
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 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 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

GROUP 24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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