APX058 - Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff
Apex Housing Association, a housing-sector organisation operating a range of housing services and schemes, is establishing a multi-supplier framework for agency nursing, care, support and ancillary staff. Suppliers will provide suitably qualified, experienced and compliant agency workers for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments, supporting temporary staffing requirements across Apex Housing’s services and schemes. The procurement is divided into two independently awarded lots: nursing staff, and care, support and ancillary staff, with a maximum of three suppliers appointed to each lot. Each framework will run for an initial two years, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods, giving a potential duration of four years. Work will be delivered across Apex Housing locations and schemes in the United Kingdom, including the UKN region. No estimated contract value is specified, and the critical requirement is that supplied workers are suitably qualified, experienced and compliant for their assigned roles.
Buyer: Apex Housing Association. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £17m
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2029
- Category: Supply services of nursing personnel (79624000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £17m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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