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title: "DHSC: Employers' Organisation Services Contract"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: Employers' Organisation Services Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f3870e3-f04b-485d-8290-8361fc7c437c

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Employers' Organisation Services Contract" aimed at supporting workforce policy development across the NHS in England. This contract is classified under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy services" and falls under CPV code 79410000. The contract entails a three-year period starting from 1st January 2026, with an option for a two-year extension, subject to mutual agreement. With an award value of £23,250,205, the contract was awarded to The NHS Confederation following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract covering eight specific work programmes crucial for workforce policy enhancement, ranging from pay and contracts to professional standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consultancy businesses within the UK that can provide comprehensive support to public health organisations. Companies with expertise in workforce policy development, employee engagement, and international recruitment may particularly benefit from participating in such opportunities, as they can leverage their skills to influence key health policies at a national level. The collaborative framework with the NHS and the prospect of involvement in shaping essential workforce strategies makes it especially suitable for those aiming to expand their portfolio in the public health sector.

## Notice

This contract is to support workforce policy development within DHSC across the NHS in England This Contract will consist of 8 work programmes covering workforce policy which will be agreed on an annual basis. The proposed work programmes are as follows: Work Programme 1: Pay and Contracts Work Programme 2: Workforce Supply: (a) medical expansion and reform, (b) clinical expansion and (c) new roles. Work Programme 3: Workforce Supply: International Recruitment Work Programme 4: Pensions and Total Reward Work Programme 5: Employment Practice and Safe Recruitment Work Programme 6: Staff Experience and Retention Work Programme 7: Staff Engagement including Social Partnership Forum (SPF) Work Programme 8: Professional Standards The aims of this contract are to: Support the NHS with the development, implementation and delivery of workforce policies Build and maintain networks with NHS senior workforce leaders Execute the deliverables detailed in Work Programmes 1-8 inclusive on an annual basis Respond and action any ad hoc requirements of DHSC i.e., any changes in legislation or to reflect any changes in ministerial/DHSC priority over the course of the year. This contract is for a initial 3 years with a 2 year extension option that can be triggered upon mutual agreement between DHSC and NHS Confederation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22329f5a-5fb7-4ed5-9e17-b7cd249f2923 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,248,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,250,205 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NHS CONFEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22329f5a-5fb7-4ed5-9e17-b7cd249f2923

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22329f5a-5fb7-4ed5-9e17-b7cd249f2923
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d84161e-bc8b-4036-b4fe-a6a7983dd34e
  DHSC NHS Employers contract v4 FINAL SIGNED Redacted FINAL

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