Nursing Agency Provision

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in Lincoln, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of business services relating to recruitment and consultancy, involved the selective procurement method through a call-off from the NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework (RM6281). The procurement, concerning the provision of nursing agency workers across various departments, has reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026. The contract, valued at £999,000, commenced on 15th May 2026 and will end on 14th May 2027. This opportunity was specifically designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Sanctuary Personnel Limited successfully awarded the contract on 12th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for smaller enterprises within the recruitment and staffing industry to engage with large-scale healthcare staffing needs. Businesses specialising in healthcare recruitment and possessing the capability to manage staffing across multiple sites will find this contract particularly beneficial. The involvement in such a framework agreement can facilitate steady business growth through consistent demand and established relations with the NHS. Companies with experience in providing flexible and timely staffing solutions, and those capable of navigating selective procurement processes, will be well-placed to benefit from similar opportunities in the sector.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-bcd3c237-a443-456a-9bb9-9cc23f7e5027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b4268f7-c4b6-4ed3-94de-21e821982165
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
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 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
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1FS
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
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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