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C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Dec 2025 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026" was led by NHS England, focusing on the provision of candidate assessment services for the GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres scheduled for the September 2026 intake. Categorised under the education and training services industry, the contract reached the award phase as of 30th December 2025. The procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a budget of £12,062. Although located primarily in London, United Kingdom, the delivery addresses span across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract period commenced on 11th December 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, specifically those offering candidate assessment expertise. With NHS England being a reputable buying organisation, establishing a partnership could potentially lead to further collaborations in the public sector. The process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the awarding to Karen Lynas Consulting Limited, a SME. Businesses looking to expand within the UK and internationally could leverage similar tenders to enhance their visibility and client base in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

Notice Description

Provision of candidate assessment services for the GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres (VACs) - Sep-26 intake

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-895f96f8-894a-4f96-a3bc-7d42ed8ae6df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3989a3c8-0dcb-49bc-96fd-ca549e328caf
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,062 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

KAREN LYNAS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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