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C404771 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Dec 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in London, has conducted a procurement process titled "C404771 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026," classified under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000). This contract involves the provision of candidate assessment services for GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres with a focus on the September 2026 intake. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Practive Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £40,286, with the contract period ranging from 11th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The buying organisation's contact point is available for further commercial queries at their email address.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the specific positioning of the buying organisation within the education and training services industry. The opportunity to work with a significant public authority like NHS England offers prospective suppliers a substantial avenue for growth and development, especially those capable of delivering high-quality assessment services. Businesses operating within or aspiring to enter the education service domain can significantly benefit from such partnerships. Additionally, companies with expertise in virtual assessment processes would find this tender particularly aligned with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

C404771 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4537c36-03d9-422d-a88c-e37be0b87651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2851cc3-581c-48a7-8fd3-92706040de3e
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
£40,286 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,286 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

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

PRACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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