This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 13:51

Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is actively seeking proposals for its "MSRA / SJT Discovery" project, which involves research and development consultancy services along with education and training offerings. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with NHS England serving as the buying organisation. Contracts are based in London, with a key focus on situational judgement and psychometric testing services. Prospective bidders must submit their applications by 12:00 BST on 21st May 2026. Preliminary enquiries about this tender can be made until 17:00 BST on 11th May 2026. The procurement is facilitated via an open competition and interested parties are required to register their interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in research and development or training services. With a focus on high-value contracts and an open procurement method, both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate and leverage their expertise in technical and social value propositions. The contract promises to nurture business growth through collaboration with NHS England, offering a substantial contract value while enhancing service delivery capabilities within the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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/038109-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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