Award

Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" has been completed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This tender, categorized under Business Services (CPV: 79000000), focuses on recruiting nursing agency workers to fill vacant shifts across various sites and departments in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, extending from 2nd December 2025 to 14th May 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £999,000, was announced on 7th April 2026, with NEXT STEP NURSING LIMITED serving as the primary supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing nursing and healthcare staffing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in such procurement processes, offering specialised recruitment and staffing solutions. Companies equipped to manage flexible sourcing and allocation of healthcare professionals across different locations can leverage this contract to expand their influence and operations within the public healthcare 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) extendable in line with overarching framework agreement (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a03b1c4-5fe0-4b9b-aeff-5f6f3cad59e5
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
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 14 May 2027 1-2 years
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

NEXT STEP NURSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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