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title: "Nursing Agency Provision"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Nursing Agency Provision

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3385ab7-49a8-402d-82e7-22066c573e69

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Nursing Agency Provision" was managed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and concluded with the award phase. It falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement was executed at Lincoln County Hospital, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 2nd December 2025 to 14th May 2027. The process followed a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement under NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6281). A significant contract value up to £999,000 was awarded, with the important phase of the contract award taking place on 26th November 2025 and officially published on 10th December 2025.

This tender creates robust opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of offering nursing agency workers to cover varying shifts across different sites. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare recruitment sector. Given the procurement's dependency on shift fulfillment, it offers a flexible yet lucrative prospect for suppliers with the capacity to meet the fluctuating demand for healthcare staffing. Such contracts encourage SMEs to build relationships with large healthcare procurers, paving the way for sustained business development and enhanced industry presence.

## Notice

Provision of nursing agency workers to cover vacant shifts across all sites and departments. Via NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6281) 1 of the Suppliers allocated to the Authority's PSL, spend is dependant on shifts filled across the PSL therefore values have been noted as a range at a minimum (Lowest value) and maximum (highest value) extendable in line with overarching framework agreement (1 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6a79a0-d546-4b88-9673-ca8ad0d6b012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,000 |
| 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 | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LOCUMS |

## 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

- 10 Dec 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6a79a0-d546-4b88-9673-ca8ad0d6b012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6a79a0-d546-4b88-9673-ca8ad0d6b012
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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