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Thames Valley GP Lead Employer 2023/24

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Thames Valley GP Lead Employer 2023/24" was conducted by NHS England, a public body governed by law, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services and primarily involves providing lead employment services for GP trainees. This includes pre-employment activities, payroll, occupational health services, record maintenance, reporting, and HR management. The procurement process has been completed, with the award date signed on the 24th of December, 2025. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, due to competition being absent for technical reasons. The awarded contract is active, and the total value of the bid was GBP 48,095,000, exclusively handled by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The contract was to be delivered in the UK, covering general employment services relevant to GP trainees.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive employment services for medical professionals. Large organisations or trusts with expertise in pre-employment, payroll, and HR management services would be particularly well-suited to exploit this type of opportunity. Given the specialised nature of the services and the protocol followed for technical reasons, the contract could primarily attract established entities capable of managing significant employment operations within the healthcare sector. Such opportunities could enable these organisations to expand their portfolio and reinforce their position as leaders in providing employment solutions for the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Thames Valley GP Lead Employer 2023/24

Notice Description

Provision of lead employment services for all GP trainees including pre-employment activities, payroll, OH services, record maintenance and reporting, plus general employment advice, guidance and HR management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of lead employment services for all GP trainees including pre-employment activities, payroll, OH services, record maintenance and reporting, plus general employment advice, guidance and HR management.

Procurement Information

(ii)competition is absent for technical reasons,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006140-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@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

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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