Award

C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England seeks the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres under the Faculty Framework. The tender titled "C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas" falls under the industry category of staff training services. The contract covers several locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 18 February 2025, with the contract period running from 20 February to 31 March 2025. The tender process is now at the award stage, having been completed.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Karen Lynas Consulting Limited, which has been awarded the contract. Companies specialised in providing training staff suitable for virtual assessment centres, especially during periods of reduced availability, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The procurement process's selective nature and framework call-off method could potentially offer recurring business prospects for SMEs with relevant expertise in virtual staffing solutions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas

Notice Description

For the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres, arrangements will be made to utilise the Faculty Framework. This ensures the continued operation of virtual Assessment Centres from January to March 2025, amid reduced NHS staff availability during the winter period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0ffee56-b7e2-4f39-a1ac-b4cb1ca07ed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05fc4a-50bb-4a53-a1d1-945c4640f37c
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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,276 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,276 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Jonathan Richards
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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