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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-be7efd66-c4f4-4db1-89db-2344f8e2489a

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the provision of nursing agency workers, awarding the contract on 14 May 2025. This procurement, conducted through a selective method derived from a framework agreement, falls under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security' category (CPV code 79000000). The awarded supplier is Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd. The contract covers all sites and departments requiring nursing staff within the trust, located in the United Kingdom (Lincoln, LN2 5QY), and spans from 2 December 2024 to 1 December 2025. The financial scope of the contract is set at £999,000. Potential business interest was solidified by key dates including the tender period closure on 25 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in healthcare recruitment, particularly those seeking to enhance their business in the public health sector. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates a structured process that favours businesses capable of meeting predefined requirements quickly and efficiently. Companies focused on staffing solutions would find this contract an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the NHS system, highlighting the need for agility and reliability in filling shifts across multiple healthcare sites.

## 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a05aa05-b32f-4773-97b1-722c9c6aa827 |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | 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

- 15 May 2025 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a05aa05-b32f-4773-97b1-722c9c6aa827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a05aa05-b32f-4773-97b1-722c9c6aa827
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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