--- title: "Procurement of a band 7 locum" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a531.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Procurement of a band 7 locum Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a531.json) ## Summary The public procurement process described involves Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, UK, who recently completed a procurement under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework using a restricted procedure. The procurement, titled "Procurement of a band 7 locum," pertains to services in the healthcare staffing industry. Key dates include the award completion on 10th June 2026, with an associated contract value of £73,469. The tender involved selective procurement, following a competitive process that included candidate interviews. This procurement tender provides compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of healthcare personnel. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare staffing sector may find such contracts particularly lucrative, given the targeted procurement framework and the large-scale healthcare needs of organisations like the NHS. Businesses capable of supplying qualified temporary staff, especially in scientific and healthcare roles, are well-positioned to participate in similar tenders, which may involve complex selection procedures and offer substantial financial engagements. ## Notice Procurement of a Band 7 science practitioner via the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework, following a selection process including candidate interviews, with the successful supplier appointed in accordance with framework terms ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Nursing and Midwifery Procurement of a Band 7 agency worker via the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) RM6281 framework, following a selection process including candidate interviews, with the successful supplier appointed in accordance with framework terms Renewal: Extension +1 year Lot 2 - Medical & Dental NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services. Renewal: Extension +1 year Lot 3 - Allied Health Professionals, Health Science Services, Emergency Services NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services. Renewal: Extension +1 year Lot 4 - Social Care Staffing NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services. Renewal: Extension +1 year Lot 5a - Master Vendor NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services. Renewal: Extension +1 year Lot 5b - Neutral Vendor NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) as lead contract authority on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance have developed a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Clinical Staffing Services. Renewal: Extension +1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056567-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,000,137,397 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST | | Additional buyers | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9RT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CPL HEALTHCARE; LOCUM PEOPLE; MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 98511000 - Services of commercial workers ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056567-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055124-2026 - 15 Jul 2024 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021627-2024 - 13 Feb 2023 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004371-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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