--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff Buyer: APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c31b.json) ## Summary Apex Housing Association is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff" under the services category. This procurement process involves the provision of agency workers to fulfil temporary staffing needs across various services and schemes managed by Apex. It is structured into two active lots: one for agency nursing staff and the other for care, support, and ancillary staff. Located in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, the framework will commence from 10 September 2026, running until 9 September 2028, with potential extensions. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 28 July 2026, followed by an award period ending on 21 August 2026. Utilizing a selective procurement method, the competitive flexible procedure will rank suppliers according to quality and price criteria. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses capable of supplying trained, qualified, and compliant agency staff. Organisations skilled in providing nursing, social work, and temporary personnel services would be well-positioned to take advantage of this tender. The framework is noteworthy for businesses looking for growth opportunities through reliable, ad hoc, and short-term assignment contracts, ensuring sustained engagement with a prominent public authority like Apex Housing. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish a recurring business relationship, potentially benefitting from contract renewal opportunities extending to 2030. ## Notice Apex Housing Association intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of suitably qualified, experienced and compliant Agency Workers to meet temporary staffing requirements across a range of services and schemes. The Framework Agreement will facilitate the provision of Agency Workers for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments on an as-required basis. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of Services to be procured under the Framework Agreement. The procurement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Provision of Agency Nursing Staff Lot 2 - Provision of Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff The successful Suppliers will be appointed to a ranked multi-supplier Framework Agreement for each Lot. Call-off assignments will be offered in accordance with the call-off procedure set out in the Framework Agreement. Full details of the service requirements, specifications, contractual arrangements and tender requirements are contained within the procurement documentation. ### Lot Information Provision of Agency Nursing Staff This Lot covers the provision of suitably qualified Agency Nursing Staff and Residential Officers to support nursing and residential care services operated by Apex Housing. Renewal: Framework may be extended for two additional 12 month periods. Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff This Lot covers the provision of suitably qualified and experienced Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff to provide temporary cover for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments across a range of services and schemes operated by Apex Housing. Renewal: Framework may be extended for two additional 12 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062650-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | 2030-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000,000 | | Lots value | £17,000,000 | | 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 | APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | DERRY / LONDONDERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 6HL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | City Walls | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062650-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062650-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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