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title: "Overseas Sponsorship - Doctors and Dentists"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-013abe2e-27b3-4c24-8825-d72e9e2233f5"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# Overseas Sponsorship - Doctors and Dentists

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013abe2e-27b3-4c24-8825-d72e9e2233f5

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Overseas Sponsorship - Doctors and Dentists" under the industry category of administrative healthcare services. The procurement process utilised a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold nature. The value of the contract stands at £135,650, with the NHS Business Services Authority acting as the supplier. The contract period will commence on 1 May 2024 and conclude on 11 July 2025, with notable dates including the tender period ending on 1 April 2024 and the award date being 19 February 2025. This contract primarily covers administrative support for visa processing for doctors and dentists in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-standard administrative support services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Although the procurement method was limited and did not encourage participation from SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale organisations with a solid track record in visa administration and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. By fostering relationships with key entities such as NHS England and demonstrating expertise in managing essential healthcare administrative functions, businesses can enhance their profiles and expand their market presence.

## Notice

BSA to provide administration support to NHSE during the peak of doctors and dentists visa processing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a21753c-c34f-4979-92b8-fd9af7d7ce39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a21753c-c34f-4979-92b8-fd9af7d7ce39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a21753c-c34f-4979-92b8-fd9af7d7ce39
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98f17dc8-38d5-4e59-a813-a8d631e8cb37
  REDACTED C340020 _Overseas Sponsorship - Doctors and Dentists

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