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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-f5b11727-95de-4d1c-963d-e7f0867dca83

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Nursing Agency Provision" was conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, United Kingdom. The tender aimed to secure nursing agency workers to fill vacant shifts across various departments. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically recruitment. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was in the award stage as of 7th April 2026. The tender concluded with Service Care Solutions LTD being awarded the contract valued at £999,000. The contract period is set from 2nd December 2025 to 14th May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the recruitment sector, particularly those capable of supplying qualified nursing staff. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand well-positioned to compete, especially if they are already part of relevant supply lists or frameworks. The contract supports business growth by providing steady demand over an extended period, up to nearly a year and a half. Successful suppliers, like Service Care Solutions LTD, can expect to fortify their standing through participation in this contract, potentially gaining further opportunities within the NHS network.

## 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/44de9f69-5917-4821-a167-26efd6a2ead7 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | SERVICE CARE SOLUTIONS |

## 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 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44de9f69-5917-4821-a167-26efd6a2ead7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44de9f69-5917-4821-a167-26efd6a2ead7
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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