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16 Jun 2026 at 11:48

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:48

Award

15 Jul 2024 at 11:39

Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, UK, who recently completed a procurement under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework using a restricted procedure. The procurement, titled "Procurement of a band 7 locum," pertains to services in the healthcare staffing industry. Key dates include the award completion on 10th June 2026, with an associated contract value of £73,469. The tender involved selective procurement, following a competitive process that included candidate interviews.

This procurement tender provides compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of healthcare personnel. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare staffing sector may find such contracts particularly lucrative, given the targeted procurement framework and the large-scale healthcare needs of organisations like the NHS. Businesses capable of supplying qualified temporary staff, especially in scientific and healthcare roles, are well-positioned to participate in similar tenders, which may involve complex selection procedures and offer substantial financial engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of a band 7 locum

Notice Description

Procurement of a Band 7 science practitioner via the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework, following a selection process including candidate interviews, with the successful supplier appointed in accordance with framework terms

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Nursing and Midwifery

Procurement of a Band 7 agency worker via the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) RM6281 framework, following a selection process including candidate interviews, with the successful supplier appointed in accordance with framework terms

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Lot 2 - Medical & Dental

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services.

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Lot 3 - Allied Health Professionals, Health Science Services, Emergency Services

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services.

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Lot 4 - Social Care Staffing

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services.

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Lot 5a - Master Vendor

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services.

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Lot 5b - Neutral Vendor

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services.

Renewal: Extension +1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056567-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

98511000 - Services of commercial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,137,397 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Velindre University NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CPL HEALTHCARE LIMITED

LOCUM PEOPLE LTD

Multiple Suppliers

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