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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which has recently completed the tender for "Nursing Agency Provision". This contract ensures the supply of nursing agency workers to fill vacant shifts, facilitated through the NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework. The procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically covering areas such as recruitment. The contract, call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 26th November 2025 to Pulse HealthCare Limited, trading as Pulse Nursing at Home. Situated in Lincoln, UK, the agreement commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will continue until 14th May 2027. The selective procurement method was employed with a total contract value of £999,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sectors, particularly those specialising in healthcare. SMEs will find this contract particularly appealing due to its alignment with small to medium enterprise suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing flexible and reliable staffing solutions will be well-positioned to enhance service delivery and expand their influence within the healthcare industry, leveraging this contract to stimulate growth and increase visibility within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f0b3fa-a4c7-4043-8b90-200a1b3fae40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20192a23-952f-4159-962c-7cef16355c54
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months 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

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

PULSE HEALTHCARE LIMITED TRADING AS PULSE NURSING AT HOME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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