---
title: "Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f5b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051f5b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f5b

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently planning a Master Vendor Contract for the provision of Nursing and Medical Locums, intended to cater to Gloucestershire's healthcare needs. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically for the supply of medical personnel, classified under CPV code 79625000. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with the method set as a selective award under an existing framework, indicative of a competitive tendering environment. The planned contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and run through to 4th September 2029, with the possibility for an extension until 5th September 2031. Significant stakeholders, particularly those located within the UKK13 region (Gloucestershire), should note the updated expected spend on this tender is set at £48 million gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing services, particularly those providing locum services for nursing and medical personnel. With a newly revised budget of £40 million, this procurement provides an ample financial scope for companies to leverage and expand their operations. The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a central government public authority, invites competitive engagements, making it ideal for established medical staffing firms capable of meeting framework requirements. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive locum services will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their market presence while contributing to the NHS's service delivery goals.

## Notice

Master Vendor Contract for provision of Nursing and Medical Locums for Gloucestershire. This indicative spend includes the supplier fees and staff day rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043805-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 10:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043805-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 16:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025352-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043805-2026
  13th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025352-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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