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title: "Nursing Agency Provision"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# Nursing Agency Provision

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04dc3d2b-3c37-4350-a8ac-013c3328b5ba

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" was managed by the Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust. This contract, focussed on the provision of nursing agency workers, falls within the business services industry category, particularly recruitment, and targets services across various sites in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award status as of 10 September 2025. The contract period is set from 15 July 2025 to 14 May 2027, providing a significant duration for engagement. A notable detail includes the end of the tender period, which was on 14 July 2025, followed closely by the contract commencement the next day, highlighting a seamless transition in service provision.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing healthcare recruitment services, particularly those capable of meeting the extensive requirements of an NHS Trust. While not labelled as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a lucrative market for established organisations in healthcare staffing. The awarded contract, valued at £2,600,000, to Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd indicates a substantial investment in ensuring consistent and reliable nursing staff supply. Businesses that can offer a similar scale of service may find future opportunities advantageous in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across all sites and departments. Via NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing 1 x 12 month extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012ef3d5-90da-40e9-9fe5-9d6311d07188 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITY HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012ef3d5-90da-40e9-9fe5-9d6311d07188

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012ef3d5-90da-40e9-9fe5-9d6311d07188
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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