Award

Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums

LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a contracting process for the "Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums" services, situated in Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement was executed using the direct method without competition, falling below the threshold for competition. The award was activated on 19th February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028, with the possibility for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 31st March 2030. This contract engages Retinue Solutions as the supplier, with an awarded value of £63,672. The procurement relates to the services industry, specifically concerning the supply of personnel including temporary staff.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those providing locum staff. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement forecasted, large businesses proficient in managing workforce logistics or those with a strong focus on healthcare staffing may find this contract appealing. Organisations adept at navigating relationships with central government agencies such as NHS Trusts could leverage this engagement to expand their footprint in the healthcare services domain, establishing themselves as key suppliers within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums

Notice Description

Direct engagement of temporary locums service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066343
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8ZB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETINUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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