Planning

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for a Master Vendor Contract focused on the provision of Nursing and Medical Locums. This contract, classified under the 'Supply services of medical personnel', is situated in Gloucester, UK (postal code GL53 7AN). It's currently in the planning stage, with key events including the future notice date set for 1st July 2025. The anticipated contract period runs from 5th September 2025 to 4th September 2029, with a potential extension until 5th September 2031. The planned contract is valued at £72 million gross (£60 million net), emphasising significant investment in healthcare services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical staffing services to expand their clientele and drive growth. Companies proficient in managing and supplying medical personnel, particularly nursing and locum professionals, will find this contract appealing due to its large financial magnitude and extended duration. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to anchor themselves as key suppliers within the UK's healthcare system, leveraging long-term financial security and the potential for service delivery innovation.

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Notice Title

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums

Notice Description

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums for Gloucestershire. This indicative spend includes the supplier fees and staff day rates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025352-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ghn-tr.procurement1mailbox@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 422 2666

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

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