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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-bb914e68-9151-47a1-be07-ef27ba7f78ec

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract, executed by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. The tender aimed to secure nursing agency workers to fill vacant shifts across multiple sites under the NHS Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework (RM6281). The procurement follows a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Active since 12 December 2025, the contract will extend into 14 May 2027, with a project value of up to £999,000. The services are classified under the business services category, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This tender supports a primary location within Lincoln, UK (LN2 5QY). Although the process is complete, its implications are integral to understanding past tendering dynamics.

This procurement presents considerable business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the Trust's commitment to inclusivity in its supplier selection. Aimed at businesses within the recruitment and staffing industry, the project aligns with those capable of providing flexible staffing solutions. Successful participants will find it beneficial to have strong recruitment capabilities and the capacity to meet varying demands due to the contract's reliance on the filling of shifts, thereby having variable expenditure. Securing such a contract could position businesses advantageously within the healthcare sector, increasing credibility and establishing enduring relationships with public health institutions.

## 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/83d1c34c-ffed-4974-872a-ee7c63e88767 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 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 | MED PURE |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1c34c-ffed-4974-872a-ee7c63e88767

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1c34c-ffed-4974-872a-ee7c63e88767
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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