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Military Medics in the NHS

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Military Medics in the NHS" was led by NHS England, a central government public authority located in London. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and aims to address the workforce and commercial implications of placing Defence Medical Services (DMS) consultants within NHS Trusts. The process followed a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, culminating in the award stage on 19th January 2026. The contract was signed on 16th January 2026 and concludes on 30th December 2026. This contract reflects a completed status in the procurement journey.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the healthcare services sector, especially those already aligned with government or military medical services, to expand their portfolio and influence within NHS networks. Organisations with capabilities in integrating military medical personnel into civilian healthcare settings would be well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The direct engagement, though without competition in this instance, indicates that businesses with a strong understanding of bureaucratic structures and NHS operational needs can leverage their expertise to secure future projects in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Military Medics in the NHS

Notice Description

Understand the workforce and commercial implications of the placement of DMS consultants in NHS Trusts to ensure that this meets the needs of the MOD and NHS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060865
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004220-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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

NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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