Planning

MSRA / SJT Discovery

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, is initiating a planned procurement process titled "MSRA / SJT Discovery". This process is categorised under research and development consultancy services alongside education and training services, and aims to explore future solutions for Situational Judgement and Psychometric testing development and delivery. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is open to competition and falls below the threshold. Interested business entities should note key deadlines: the tender period ends on 21 May 2026, while the enquiry period concludes on 7 May 2026, with the contract expected to run from 29 June to 29 September 2026.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in R&D consultancy and training services, especially those focused on recruitment assessment and training solutions. With a gross budget of £114,000 and particular suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it invites a diverse range of entities to express interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Companies capable of innovative thinking and proven delivery methods in psychometric and situational judgement testing will find this tender particularly appealing as it aligns their capabilities with NHS England’s forward-thinking strategy.

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Notice Title

MSRA / SJT Discovery

Notice Description

Discovery to identify recommendations for possible future solutions ahead of the full tender of the Situational Judgement and Psychometric testing development and delivery services. Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) / Situational Judgement Training (SJT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034145-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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