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title: "C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026"
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# C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-895f96f8-894a-4f96-a3bc-7d42ed8ae6df

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "C404769 GMTS VAC Assessors 2026" was led by NHS England, focusing on the provision of candidate assessment services for the GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres scheduled for the September 2026 intake. Categorised under the education and training services industry, the contract reached the award phase as of 30th December 2025. The procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a budget of £12,062. Although located primarily in London, United Kingdom, the delivery addresses span across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract period commenced on 11th December 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, specifically those offering candidate assessment expertise. With NHS England being a reputable buying organisation, establishing a partnership could potentially lead to further collaborations in the public sector. The process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the awarding to Karen Lynas Consulting Limited, a SME. Businesses looking to expand within the UK and internationally could leverage similar tenders to enhance their visibility and client base in public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of candidate assessment services for the GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres (VACs) - Sep-26 intake

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3989a3c8-0dcb-49bc-96fd-ca549e328caf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,062 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,062 |
| 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 | KAREN LYNAS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3989a3c8-0dcb-49bc-96fd-ca549e328caf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3989a3c8-0dcb-49bc-96fd-ca549e328caf
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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