Planning

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Non Clinical Staff

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Master Vendor Contract focusing on the provision of non-clinical staff. This opportunity falls under the services category within the industry of recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000. The procurement process is selective and part of an award under a framework agreement, taking place in the Gloucester region, specifically targeting the UKK1 area. The contract period is scheduled from 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2030, with a maximum extension potential until 30th April 2032, and an indicative spend including supplier fees and staff day rates amounts to £20,000,000 GBP, with a gross value of £24,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in providing non-clinical staff to large public sector clients. Companies capable of offering comprehensive staffing solutions under a master vendor model could greatly benefit, especially if they can navigate the selective procurement method effectively. Given the planned nature of the contract within a prominent NHS trust, this is an excellent opportunity for businesses to establish or reinforce their presence in the health sector, leveraging the potential contract length and value for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Non Clinical Staff

Notice Description

Master Vendor Contract for non-clinical staff for Gloucestershire. This indicative spend includes the supplier fees and staff day rates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06977b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043826-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Notice Documents

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