Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 May 2026 at 10:50

Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently planning a Master Vendor Contract for the provision of Nursing and Medical Locums, intended to cater to Gloucestershire's healthcare needs. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically for the supply of medical personnel, classified under CPV code 79625000. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with the method set as a selective award under an existing framework, indicative of a competitive tendering environment. The planned contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and run through to 4th September 2029, with the possibility for an extension until 5th September 2031. Significant stakeholders, particularly those located within the UKK13 region (Gloucestershire), should note the updated expected spend on this tender is set at £48 million gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing services, particularly those providing locum services for nursing and medical personnel. With a newly revised budget of £40 million, this procurement provides an ample financial scope for companies to leverage and expand their operations. The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a central government public authority, invites competitive engagements, making it ideal for established medical staffing firms capable of meeting framework requirements. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive locum services will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their market presence while contributing to the NHS's service delivery goals.

How relevant is this notice?

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/043805-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2029 2-3 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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