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London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 16:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Mar 2026 at 16:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a public procurement process under the title "London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP," aiming to fulfil Lead Employer arrangements for GP and Public Health trainees across the London Region. The contract has been awarded to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, with the procurement stage now complete. This direct award valued at £1,326,850.56 follows a light-touch regime, in line with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7, to ensure continuity while NHS England completes a broader review. The contract period spans from 11 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, following a scheduled milestone on 10 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative healthcare and educational services, particularly large-scale organisations familiar with NHS operations. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's existing involvement provides continuity in service delivery, creating a stable environment for training and education solutions. Businesses proficient in direct procurement arrangements can leverage similar opportunities as NHS England undergoes a broader procurement process reassessment, paving the way for potential expansion and collaboration within the healthcare and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP

Notice Description

NHS England is awarding a 1 year contract to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for Lead Employer arrangements for GP and Public Health trainees in the London Region.

Procurement Information

NHS England is currently contracted with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Lead Employer arrangements for: Public Health Trainees GP Trainees in North London GP Trainees in South London This direct award is made in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7 Additional or repeat goods, services or works This award is required to ensure continuity of service whilst NHS England completes the National Lead Employer review work and undertakes a new procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,326,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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