---
title: "Managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052426"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052426.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052426

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## Summary

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is preparing for a procurement process for a managed staff bank and direct engagement service. This tender, classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, falls within the services category. The planning stage as of 23rd May 2025 indicates that detailed arrangements are in place with anticipated communication for future notice by 3rd January 2026. The procurement is valued at £4.2 million gross and involves services within the United Kingdom, specifically Sunderland, UKC region. Interested parties should note that the contract period is planned from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2029, with potential renewal options up to June 2031.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in personnel supply and workforce management, particularly those experienced in healthcare staffing solutions. The procurement process is being conducted by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, a subsidiary acting on behalf of the NHS Foundation Trust, reflecting a public authority with central government classification. Businesses with a proven track record in managing temporary staff for large-scale healthcare organisations are well-suited to take advantage of this tender, offering them a chance for significant growth and expansion into the public health sector. This is a prime opportunity to align with a major health trust in the UK.

## Notice

Provision of managed staff bank and direct engagement service for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026840-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026840-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026840-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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