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NHS Race & Health Observatory (RHO) Host Provider

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for a competent supplier to act as the host provider for the NHS Race and Health Observatory. The contract aims to support programmes addressing racial and ethnic health disparities within the healthcare system. This procurement falls within the "Equal opportunities consultancy services" category, under a CPV classification, and was conducted through the open procedure (above threshold). The NHS Confederation emerged as the successful supplier, with a formal award made on 2nd July 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £6,119,952, spans from 3rd July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The process is in the Award stage, with key activities ongoing in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services focused on equal opportunities and public health initiatives. Suppliers within this industry who are well-equipped to contribute to reducing health inequalities would be strategic contenders. The tendering process was open, indicating accessibility for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises. The partnership with NHS England and its emphasis on combating race and ethnic health disparities signals potential future collaborations and influence in public health sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

NHS Race & Health Observatory (RHO) Host Provider

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a contract to a competent and capable supplier to host the NHS Race and Health Observatory (NHS RHO). The appointed Host Supplier will support the delivery of an agreed programme of works that will bridge the gap in the stark race and ethnic health inequalities across the healthcare system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b06681b7-2a4e-43e8-b4d2-330a60483aa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36a91ed-0874-4ced-80f4-ec44ae7a4b4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£664,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,119,952 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
LS2 7UE
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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