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DHSC: Employers' Organisation Services Contract

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Employers' Organisation Services Contract" aimed at supporting workforce policy development across the NHS in England. This contract is classified under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy services" and falls under CPV code 79410000. The contract entails a three-year period starting from 1st January 2026, with an option for a two-year extension, subject to mutual agreement. With an award value of £23,250,205, the contract was awarded to The NHS Confederation following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract covering eight specific work programmes crucial for workforce policy enhancement, ranging from pay and contracts to professional standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consultancy businesses within the UK that can provide comprehensive support to public health organisations. Companies with expertise in workforce policy development, employee engagement, and international recruitment may particularly benefit from participating in such opportunities, as they can leverage their skills to influence key health policies at a national level. The collaborative framework with the NHS and the prospect of involvement in shaping essential workforce strategies makes it especially suitable for those aiming to expand their portfolio in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Employers' Organisation Services Contract

Notice Description

This contract is to support workforce policy development within DHSC across the NHS in England This Contract will consist of 8 work programmes covering workforce policy which will be agreed on an annual basis. The proposed work programmes are as follows: Work Programme 1: Pay and Contracts Work Programme 2: Workforce Supply: (a) medical expansion and reform, (b) clinical expansion and (c) new roles. Work Programme 3: Workforce Supply: International Recruitment Work Programme 4: Pensions and Total Reward Work Programme 5: Employment Practice and Safe Recruitment Work Programme 6: Staff Experience and Retention Work Programme 7: Staff Engagement including Social Partnership Forum (SPF) Work Programme 8: Professional Standards The aims of this contract are to: Support the NHS with the development, implementation and delivery of workforce policies Build and maintain networks with NHS senior workforce leaders Execute the deliverables detailed in Work Programmes 1-8 inclusive on an annual basis Respond and action any ad hoc requirements of DHSC i.e., any changes in legislation or to reflect any changes in ministerial/DHSC priority over the course of the year. This contract is for a initial 3 years with a 2 year extension option that can be triggered upon mutual agreement between DHSC and NHS Confederation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f3870e3-f04b-485d-8290-8361fc7c437c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22329f5a-5fb7-4ed5-9e17-b7cd249f2923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,248,017 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,250,205 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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