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Neutral Vender for Locum Doctors

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Neutral Vendor for Locum Doctors" contract was conducted by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the business services category, focusing on recruitment and staffing, particularly in the healthcare sector. The procurement process was completed under the selective method as a call-off from the RM6281 National Framework, culminating in an award on 23rd July 2025. The contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, with a potential one-year extension. The tender was aimed at recruiting locum doctors, with a total contract value of £93,600, underlining significant engagement in healthcare staffing at the national level.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing and recruitment, particularly SMEs, which are suitable for participation. The awarded contract to AGILE WORKFORCE SERVICES LIMITED, an SME, indicates that organisations with expertise in healthcare consulting, staffing, and recruitment are well-placed to thrive in such procurement processes. With strategic partnerships and competitive services, SMEs can expand their market presence and leverage public sector opportunities to advance their business portfolios. Additionally, utilising framework agreements can streamline entry into public sector contracts, thereby increasing competitiveness and potential for sustained growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neutral Vender for Locum Doctors

Notice Description

Neutral Vender for Locum Doctors provision Via RM6281 National Framework for the Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing 1 x 12 months extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a1afa81-c753-4a04-afac-1e0d28d28669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f4ba20-0874-470e-ab48-dcf4b53f7947
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£93,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

AGILE WORKFORCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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