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Step into Health Service

NHS ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Step into Health Service" was initiated by NHS England, based in London, with the objective of supporting employment for the Armed Forces community within the NHS. The tender was categorised under the health services industry and used the direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement is now complete, having been awarded to NHS Confederation, located in Leeds. The contract started on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with a total value of £112,859.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, particularly those that have experience or an interest in supporting veterans and service members transitioning into civilian roles. Companies that are adept at providing tailored employment programmes and can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive recruitment practices would find this an advantageous opportunity for growth within the NHS framework. Additionally, organisations with a track record of collaboration and mentorship in employment settings would be well-suited to add value to the programme’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step into Health Service

Notice Description

SitH is a bespoke programme to support employment of members of the Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans and armed forces family members) within the NHS. The programme will support 2 audiences; potential employees of the NHS and employers in the NHS The programme will work with both employers within the NHS and potential employees introduce a series of measures designed to support needs of both groups. These include, reviewing existing recruitment practices to remove barriers to Armed Forces Community; advertising employment opportunities with Career Transition Partnership; introductory workshops, candidate insight days, mentoring opportunities and provision of work placements Deliverables: Raise profile of NHS as leading-edge employer across range of roles Produce/maintain guidance to employers on how they can support recruitment practice within armed forces community Encourage providers work together to support arm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009889-2026
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
£112,859 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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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