The Provision of Additional Nurse Staff

Surrey County Council has issued an intention to award notice for a contract related to the provision of additional nurse staff under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process is classified as a service contract with a focus on services provided by nurses (CPV code 85141200), and is designed to ensure residential children's homes remain operational with sufficient care support. The procurement is specified as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at current providers, and falls outside the scope of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023.

The decision-makers for this procurement include Eamonn Gilbert and Joanne Rabbitte. The standstill period for representations ends on 22 January 2026, and the primary areas of service delivery are within the regions of UKJ25 and UKJ26. This tender presents significant business opportunities especially for large healthcare providers and SMEs capable of supplying qualified nursing staff.

Businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in children’s residential care, will find this tender particularly aligned with their operations due to the emphasis on quality, integration, improving access, and social value. Additionally, the procurement process includes optional extensions totalling up to two years, offering sustained engagement prospects for suitable candidates. With an aggregate contract value of GBP 700,000 divided between CAMHS Professionals Limited and Nurse Plus and Carer Plus (UK) Limited, the award provides a substantial platform for strategic growth within the dynamic sector of regional healthcare services.