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title: "NHS Race & Health Observatory (RHO) Host Provider"
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# NHS Race & Health Observatory (RHO) Host Provider

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b06681b7-2a4e-43e8-b4d2-330a60483aa3

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## Summary

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for a competent supplier to act as the host provider for the NHS Race and Health Observatory. The contract aims to support programmes addressing racial and ethnic health disparities within the healthcare system. This procurement falls within the "Equal opportunities consultancy services" category, under a CPV classification, and was conducted through the open procedure (above threshold). The NHS Confederation emerged as the successful supplier, with a formal award made on 2nd July 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £6,119,952, spans from 3rd July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The process is in the Award stage, with key activities ongoing in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services focused on equal opportunities and public health initiatives. Suppliers within this industry who are well-equipped to contribute to reducing health inequalities would be strategic contenders. The tendering process was open, indicating accessibility for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises. The partnership with NHS England and its emphasis on combating race and ethnic health disparities signals potential future collaborations and influence in public health sectors across the UK.

## Notice

NHS England has awarded a contract to a competent and capable supplier to host the NHS Race and Health Observatory (NHS RHO). The appointed Host Supplier will support the delivery of an agreed programme of works that will bridge the gap in the stark race and ethnic health inequalities across the healthcare system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36a91ed-0874-4ced-80f4-ec44ae7a4b4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £664,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,119,952 |
| 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 | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36a91ed-0874-4ced-80f4-ec44ae7a4b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36a91ed-0874-4ced-80f4-ec44ae7a4b4d
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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