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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 May 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the provision of nursing agency workers, awarding the contract on 14 May 2025. This procurement, conducted through a selective method derived from a framework agreement, falls under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security' category (CPV code 79000000). The awarded supplier is Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd. The contract covers all sites and departments requiring nursing staff within the trust, located in the United Kingdom (Lincoln, LN2 5QY), and spans from 2 December 2024 to 1 December 2025. The financial scope of the contract is set at £999,000. Potential business interest was solidified by key dates including the tender period closure on 25 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in healthcare recruitment, particularly those seeking to enhance their business in the public health sector. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates a structured process that favours businesses capable of meeting predefined requirements quickly and efficiently. Companies focused on staffing solutions would find this contract an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the NHS system, highlighting the need for agility and reliability in filling shifts across multiple healthcare sites.

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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/4a05aa05-b32f-4773-97b1-722c9c6aa827
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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 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

UNITY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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