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title: "Step into Health Service"
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# Step into Health Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e297faf-6316-4be0-bbb7-8d908a3e569b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Step into Health Service" contract, led by NHS England, aims to support employment within the NHS for the Armed Forces community, including service leavers, veterans, and their families. This initiative falls under the health services industry, classified by a CPV code 85100000, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 25th July 2025 following a single tender action below the threshold, which is a direct procurement method. The contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a total contract value of £112,859. NHS Confederation has been awarded this contract, indicating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses equipped to deliver specialised health services tailored to NHS employment programmes. The process favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which emphasizes the inclusivity of the bidding process. Companies with expertise in employment support services for the healthcare sector stand to benefit significantly by aligning with NHS contractual opportunities, thus improving their operational capacity and gaining prominence in delivering public sector services.

## Notice

SitH is a bespoke programme to support employment of members of the Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans and armed forces family members) within the NHS. The programme will support 2 audiences; potential employees of the NHS and employers in the NHS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f8970e-83e0-4ddb-8b03-3d17ba4720d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,859 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f8970e-83e0-4ddb-8b03-3d17ba4720d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f8970e-83e0-4ddb-8b03-3d17ba4720d5
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55b8324c-0221-4475-9417-a982d305b1d3
  (REDACTED) C371692 Step Into Health Contract - PA23 FINAL (1)

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