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C404765 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of candidate assessment services for the GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres for the September 2026 intake. This contract, classified under the education and training services industry category, covers a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £27,350 GBP. The tender period concluded on 19th November 2025, and the contract period runs from 11th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to Fischer Associates Ltd, announced as active on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on assessment services. SMEs with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive virtual assessment solutions are ideally suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with NHS England's procurement processes can enhance a company's reputation and expand its reach within the public sector, providing a platform for further opportunities both within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C404765 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-aed69cc0-87b2-4169-84ee-3cbd8dd159d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6450f8-44e8-41e9-8df3-b2ad3c80325e
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
£27,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 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

FISCHER ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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