Planning

Managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is preparing for a procurement process for a managed staff bank and direct engagement service. This tender, classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, falls within the services category. The planning stage as of 23rd May 2025 indicates that detailed arrangements are in place with anticipated communication for future notice by 3rd January 2026. The procurement is valued at £4.2 million gross and involves services within the United Kingdom, specifically Sunderland, UKC region. Interested parties should note that the contract period is planned from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2029, with potential renewal options up to June 2031.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in personnel supply and workforce management, particularly those experienced in healthcare staffing solutions. The procurement process is being conducted by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, a subsidiary acting on behalf of the NHS Foundation Trust, reflecting a public authority with central government classification. Businesses with a proven track record in managing temporary staff for large-scale healthcare organisations are well-suited to take advantage of this tender, offering them a chance for significant growth and expansion into the public health sector. This is a prime opportunity to align with a major health trust in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Provision of managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026840-2025
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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