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Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality

NHS England

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Mar 2026 at 09:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 17:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Oct 2025 at 14:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a comprehensive procurement initiative, NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for Lead Employer Services within the North East locality to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving administrative educational, education and training, and management-related services. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, while the supplier operates in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The procurement implemented an open procedure to establish an agreement with an initial duration of three years, extendable up to eight years. The contract, valued at approximately £3,637,575, commenced on 1 April 2026, with a completion expected by March 2029, and possible extensions reaching up to 2034.

This tender is a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in administrative and educational services, potentially enhancing their involvement in public sector projects. Businesses that offer comprehensive management and training solutions will find this contract particularly relevant due to the scope of services involved. Firms with robust capabilities in delivering quality educational administration and management services are well-suited to compete in this sector. Additionally, organisations skilled in navigating complex procurement processes are likely to benefit from similar opportunities, paving the way for substantial growth within the public health service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality

Notice Description

Following an above threshold Open Procedure Process NHS England has awarded a contract to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for the Delivery of Lead Employer Services within the North East region. The maximum length of the agreement will be 8 years. The initial term of the agreement will be for 3 years, with optional extensions of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 3rd November 2025 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79420000 - Management-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,560,795 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,560,795 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,637,575 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,637,575 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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