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Integrated Job Planning

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has recently completed the award stage of their procurement process for the "Integrated Job Planning" contract, focusing on consultancy services for Medical Job Planning. The procurement was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract falls under the Business services category, specifically consulting-related services, and will be carried out between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, indicating the Trust's strategic approach to workforce planning and operational efficiency. The procurement offered opportunities by targeting delivery primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically the postal code region LN2 5QY.

This tender opens up opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the consultancy domain that can provide extensive expertise in medical workforce planning. The process was especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), illustrating the possibility for smaller entities to collaborate with large institutions like the NHS. Businesses with a focus on strategic consultancy, particularly those capable of navigating public sector frameworks, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Job Planning

Notice Description

Consultancy review into Medical Job Planning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed1631ac-4546-42d1-946c-9b3aece50b80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3dd606-67e6-4a4d-a5ec-c322a1b929f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
LN5 7JH
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
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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