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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-eda30fe6-ffb5-4b93-bc8c-eb02a5c81e61

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, involved the "Nursing Agency Provision" contract. This contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically relating to recruitment needs. The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Based in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the procurement stage has been completed, with the award status being active as of 12 December 2025. The contract period spans from 2 December 2025 to 14 May 2027, with key delivery locations centred around the postal code LN2 5QY.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in staffing and recruitment, especially those with experience or capability in the healthcare sector. Given the procurement method and framework, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly. Unity Healthcare Recruitment Ltd, noted as a supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete, particularly those that can efficiently supply nursing staff across varying shifts. Growth opportunities lie in the provision of flexible staffing solutions that align with the contractual needs of extensive healthcare operations like those at Lincolnshire's NHS facilities.

## 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/91d6eee0-1464-4af8-861a-2a2755268560 |
| 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 | 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d6eee0-1464-4af8-861a-2a2755268560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d6eee0-1464-4af8-861a-2a2755268560
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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