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Open tender · Notice 093857-2026

Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff

Apex Housing Association

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.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • 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.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

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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