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Step into Health Service

NHS ENGLAND

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Step into Health Service" contract, led by NHS England, aims to support employment within the NHS for the Armed Forces community, including service leavers, veterans, and their families. This initiative falls under the health services industry, classified by a CPV code 85100000, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 25th July 2025 following a single tender action below the threshold, which is a direct procurement method. The contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a total contract value of £112,859. NHS Confederation has been awarded this contract, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses equipped to deliver specialised health services tailored to NHS employment programmes. The process favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which emphasizes the inclusivity of the bidding process. Companies with expertise in employment support services for the healthcare sector stand to benefit significantly by aligning with NHS contractual opportunities, thus improving their operational capacity and gaining prominence in delivering public sector services.

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Notice Title

Step into Health Service

Notice Description

SitH is a bespoke programme to support employment of members of the Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans and armed forces family members) within the NHS. The programme will support 2 audiences; potential employees of the NHS and employers in the NHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e297faf-6316-4be0-bbb7-8d908a3e569b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f8970e-83e0-4ddb-8b03-3d17ba4720d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,859 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,859 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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