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APX058 - Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff

Apex Housing Association

Open Closes in 14 days

Key facts

Closing date
Friday 30 October 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 14 days
Buyer's estimated value
£17,000,000 (incl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2029
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Tender Evaluation Sum 60%
  • Proposed Methodology for the Provision of Agency Staff 25%
  • Staff Training, Compliance & Safeguarding 15%

Lot 2

  • Tender Evaluation Sum 60%
  • Proposed Methodology for the Provision of Agency Staff 25%
  • Staff Training, Compliance & Safeguarding 15%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic At the Tender Submission Deadline, the Supplier must hold current RQIA registration as a Nursing Agency. Evidence of registration must be provided in response to Question 15 of the PSQ. A pending application for registration will not satisfy this Condition of Participation. This requirement applies only to Lot 1. Suppliers tendering only for Lot 2 should respond “Not Applicable” to Question 15 of the PSQ.

Contract length and extensions
4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2029. Extensions: Framework may be extended for two additional 12 month periods.
How to submit
Through etendersni.gov.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Conditions of Participation amended for Lot 1- At the Tender Submission Deadline, the Supplier must hold current RQIA registration as a Nursing Agency. Evidence of registration must be provided in response to Question 15 of the PSQ. A pending application for registration will not satisfy this Condition of Participation. This requirement applies only to Lot 1. Suppliers tendering only for Lot 2 should respond “Not Applicable” to Question 15 of the PSQ.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.

Lots (2)

  1. Lot 1: Provision of Agency Nursing Staff

    Value: £2,500,000 (incl. VAT)

    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.

  2. Lot 2: Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff

    Value: £14,500,000 (incl. VAT)

    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.