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MSRA / SJT Discovery

NHS England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 17:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 12:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England procured a discovery service for the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) and Situational Judgement Training (SJT). The work is intended to identify recommendations for possible future solutions before a wider procurement covering the development and delivery of MSRA, situational judgement and psychometric testing services. It combines research and development consultancy with education and training expertise. The buyer is NHS England, with the activity delivered for its national recruitment assessment and training requirements. The requirement is service-based rather than for physical goods or construction. Suppliers with experience of designing or reviewing assessment, psychometric testing, situational judgement, recruitment, training or related research programmes would recognise the subject matter and likely operating environment.

The procurement has been completed through a below-threshold open competition. NHS England selected Bluebow Research & Consultancy Ltd, an SME, and signed the active contract on 29 June 2026. The contract runs from 29 June to 30 September 2026. Its value is £84,000 excluding VAT and £100,800 including VAT. The original estimated value was £95,000 excluding VAT and £114,000 including VAT. The tender had one lot, with submissions due by 21 May 2026 at 12:00 and enquiries closing on 11 May 2026 at 17:00. Evaluation allocated 70% to the Technical and Social Value Questionnaire—60% technical and 10% social value—and 30% to the commercial offer. The award is active.

This outcome indicates demand from NHS England for focused discovery and evidence-based recommendations in MSRA, SJT and psychometric assessment services. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate research and consultancy capability, an understanding of assessment development and delivery, and the ability to translate discovery work into practical recommendations for a larger service. Experience spanning situational judgement, psychometric testing, recruitment assessment, education or training would be directly relevant. The evaluation gives greater importance to technical and social value than price, so suppliers should be able to present a strong method, relevant delivery experience, clear quality assurance and credible social value commitments. The requirement was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that smaller specialist organisations may be well placed to compete, either independently or with appropriate partners.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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

Bluebow Research & Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

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