Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 093857-2026
Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff
- Value
- £17m
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 (15 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 2
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2029
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Apex Housing Association wants to set up an approved-supplier list for agency nursing, care, support and ancillary staff, to cover temporary staffing needs across its housing and care schemes. The list runs for two years from 4 January 2027, with options to extend by up to two further years, and a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work.
Good fit for: Nursing or care staffing agencies that can supply qualified temporary workers on an ad hoc or emergency basis.
- Only up to 3 suppliers appointed per lot
Apex intends to appoint a maximum of three Suppliers to each Lot, based on their final ranking.
- Must bid separately per lot, assessed independently
Each Lot will be assessed and awarded independently and will result in a separate Framework Agreement.
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What the buyer says
The Contracting Authority 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 operated by Apex Housing. The Framework Agreement for each Lot shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall continue for an initial period of two (2) years. The Contracting Authority shall have the option to extend the Framework Agreement by up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months (2+1+1). The Framework Agreement will facilitate the provision of Agency Workers for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments on an as-required basis. The requirements have been divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 – Provision of Agency Nursing Staff • Lot 2 – Provision of Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff Each Lot will be assessed and awarded independently and will result in a separate Framework Agreement. Apex intends to appoint a maximum of three Suppliers to each Lot, based on their final ranking.
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 5 Oct 2026.
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