Award

National Attraction Campaign for NEDs Talent Pipeline

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 14:40

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 14:31

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a National Attraction Campaign for Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) Talent Pipeline. The contract, awarded to Gatenbysanderson Limited, is within the services category, specifically under marketing management consultancy services. This open competition procurement process began with a tender phase that ended on 20th August 2025, with the intent to address recruitment challenges and enhance the talent pipeline for NED roles within the NHS. The active award status marks the commencement of the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £95,700. The procurement aligns with UK legislation under UKPGA 2023/54 and follows a below-threshold open competition methodology.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and recruitment services, especially large firms or those with experience in large-scale or complex project management. Businesses adept in forming strategic campaigns to attract diverse and experienced candidates for organisational leadership roles will find this contract suitable. The open competition nature of the procurement allows for wider participation, particularly appealing to firms with relevant expertise in managing and delivering recruitment campaigns at the national level, offering them a platform to leverage their strengths and expertise in synchronising with NHS England's requirements.

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Notice Title

National Attraction Campaign for NEDs Talent Pipeline

Notice Description

There is a general sentiment that NED roles have changed over recent years, the introduction of ICBs, increased complexity of the system and an increase in the numbers of shared leadership and group arrangements are often cited as factors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract could be extended up to 1 month should it be necessary for completion of deliverables. Any contract extension would not increase the value of the contract

Renewal: Up to 1 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060977-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£79,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£79,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Janice Brodie
Contact Email
commercial@nhsengland.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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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