---
title: "Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066343"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066343.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums

Buyer: LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066343

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## Summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a contracting process for the "Direct Engagement of Temporary Locums" services, situated in Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement was executed using the direct method without competition, falling below the threshold for competition. The award was activated on 19th February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028, with the possibility for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 31st March 2030. This contract engages Retinue Solutions as the supplier, with an awarded value of £63,672. The procurement relates to the services industry, specifically concerning the supply of personnel including temporary staff.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those providing locum staff. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement forecasted, large businesses proficient in managing workforce logistics or those with a strong focus on healthcare staffing may find this contract appealing. Organisations adept at navigating relationships with central government agencies such as NHS Trusts could leverage this engagement to expand their footprint in the healthcare services domain, establishing themselves as key suppliers within the sector.

## Notice

Direct engagement of temporary locums service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020009-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETINUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020009-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020009-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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