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C338668 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Insightful Exchange

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2025 at 11:51

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded the contract titled "C338668 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Insightful Exchange" for the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres. This procurement falls under the Staff training services category and operates within locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British oversees territories. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 20th February 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £22,220 GBP, and the tender process was completed within the specified timeline, with the award posted on 11th April 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses that specialise in staffing and training services, particularly those that can offer virtual services during periods of reduced staff availability, such as the winter months. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as are companies familiar with handling framework agreements and call-off contracts. This contract, with a significant public organisation like NHS England, provides substantial growth potential for businesses looking to expand their expertise and client base in the healthcare sector. Insightful Exchange, an SME from Berkshire, was successfully awarded this contract, demonstrating the favourable conditions for smaller businesses.

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Notice Title

C338668 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Insightful Exchange

Notice Description

For the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres, arrangements will be made to utilise the Faculty Framework. This ensures the continued operation of virtual Assessment Centres from January to March 2025, amid reduced NHS staff availability during the winter period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d72c1fb-f9d7-473d-a0b7-9ba94d6e34b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a952e442-4119-412b-ba8a-11f097d46284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHTFUL EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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