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Senior Leadership Outplacement Services

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for "Senior Leadership Outplacement Services," classified under the Health services industry category. This initiative, carried out through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement, was aimed at supporting senior leaders exiting via the redundancy scheme. The contract, valued at £150,000, covers the period from 22nd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. Located in London, England, the tendering stage concluded on 21st December 2025, with the award made shortly thereafter on 18th December 2025. Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited, an SME, was successful in being awarded this contract.

This tender creates significant opportunities for consulting firms and service providers that specialise in career transition services for senior-level positions. Companies with a strong network access, particularly at board and executive levels, would be well-positioned to effectively deliver on such contracts. Although this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses with experience in this niche area, offering potential growth in the specialised field of leadership outplacement and career advisory services.

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Notice Title

Senior Leadership Outplacement Services

Notice Description

This project is to procure a package of support for our senior leaders who are exiting through the redundancy scheme. Senior leaders have a unique career trajectory which means they have more complex and non-linear career paths. They may be seeking board positions, portfolio careers, consultancy, or Exec level roles. They will also require access to a network at an ESM and board level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f420ffa1-c6b3-4c1c-8522-80c45b45f0c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001bef6c-301e-4f00-ae43-a8e3454047da
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 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
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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