--- title: "Provision of Workforce and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Provision of Workforce and Associated Services Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1c.json) ## Summary The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of tendering for the provision of workforce and associated services, specifically targeting the recruitment services industry. The contract seeks a Neutral Vendor to deliver a managed service for temporary clinical staffing, ensuring the maintenance of safe staffing levels across its sites in the UKD1 region. The procurement is actively at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd July 2026. This opportunity follows a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure under the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6281, with an estimated contract value of £688,094.79 and a potential total duration of three years subject to renewals. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in recruitment and workforce management, particularly those experienced in supplying temporary clinical staff. Companies that thrive on compliance, quality assurance, and efficient workforce management systems will find this contract suitable to expand their portfolio within the public health sector. The procurement prioritises quality and cost, with social value considerations, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate value for money and robust service performance. Engaging in this tender can facilitate growth by aligning with NHS regulations and delivering measurable efficiencies, thus establishing or enhancing relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Neutral Vendor to provide a fully managed service for the supply of Temporary Clinical Workforce across its sites. The appointed Neutral Vendor will be responsible for the sourcing, and fulfilment of temporary clinical staffing requirements, acting as an intermediary between the Trust and a diverse range of approved staffing agencies. The service will support the Trust in maintaining safe staffing levels, ensuring continuity of care, and delivering value for money. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: Provision of temporary clinical staff across a range of disciplines and grades. Management of a compliant and high-quality agency supply chain. Implementation of robust governance, assurance, and framework compliance measures (e.g. monitoring of agency compliance, right to work, mandatory training and professional registration). Delivery of real-time workforce management, booking, and reporting systems. The Provider should provide a system that ensures software functionality, a system portal, provision of direct and non-direct engagement staff costing data. The Software must have Electronic Communication Functionality with other Software within the Trust. The Neutral Vendor will be expected to work collaboratively with the Trust to: Ensure compliance with NHS workforce regulations and relevant frameworks (NHS Workforce Alliance). Reduce off-framework agency usage and mitigate associated risks. Deliver measurable efficiencies and demonstrate continuous improvement. Maintain high levels of service performance against agreed KPIs and service levels. The service will operate across all NCIC sites, with flexibility to accommodate future service changes, expansion, or rationalisation in line with organisational and system-wide requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (the "Authority") intends to procure the provision of Temporary Clinical Workforce services to support the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services across its sites. The procurement is conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) via Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6281 - Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing. Call-offs under the Framework Agreement will be undertaken via mini-competition, in accordance with the terms of RM6281 and PCR 2015. The framework will be multi-supplier, with suppliers appointed based on their ability to meet the Authority's requirements in terms of quality, compliance, availability and value for money. The duration of the framework agreement is 12months, with the option to extend for a 12 month + 12 month period subject to the terms set out within the procurement documentation and framework agreement. The procurement will be managed electronically via the Authority's e-procurement portal, and all communications will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of PCR 2015 and the framework rules. Renewal: 12 + 12 month optional extension. Total contract length: 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059400-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £688,094 | | Lots value | £688,094 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA2 7HY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD12 East Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 12:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059400-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ - https://www.northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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