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C338675 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Westcott Group

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Mar 2025 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "C338675 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Westcott Group" for staff training services. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 80511000, is vital for providing staffing to GMTS Assessment Centres from January to March 2025. This procurement, amounting to GBP 25,455, was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring the operation of virtual assessment centres amid reduced NHS staff availability. The award to The Westcott Group Ltd was published on 15th April 2025, with the contract running from 20th February to 31st March 2025. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in staff training services. Companies capable of providing virtual assessment services and possessing robust operational frameworks will find this contract highly appealing. The collaboration with the NHS England offers high visibility and the potential for future contracts within the health sector, making it an excellent entry point for businesses aiming to establish a strong foothold in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C338675 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Westcott Group

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe56355d-9262-444e-8843-e0d87b31cefc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dc3f6-fb6e-4cd1-a828-0759768842a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£25,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

THE WESTCOTT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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