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Nursing Agency Provision

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, involved the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract. This contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically relating to recruitment needs. The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Based in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the procurement stage has been completed, with the award status being active as of 12 December 2025. The contract period spans from 2 December 2025 to 14 May 2027, with key delivery locations centred around the postal code LN2 5QY.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in staffing and recruitment, especially those with experience or capability in the healthcare sector. Given the procurement method and framework, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly. Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd, noted as a supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete, particularly those that can efficiently supply nursing staff across varying shifts. Growth opportunities lie in the provision of flexible staffing solutions that align with the contractual needs of extensive healthcare operations like those at Lincolnshire's NHS facilities.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d6eee0-1464-4af8-861a-2a2755268560
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
12 Dec 20254 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

UNITY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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