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title: "C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas"
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# C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0ffee56-b7e2-4f39-a1ac-b4cb1ca07ed4

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## Summary

NHS England seeks the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres under the Faculty Framework. The tender titled "C338670 Nat.427 GMTS VAC Assessors 2025 Karen Lynas" falls under the industry category of staff training services. The contract covers several locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 18 February 2025, with the contract period running from 20 February to 31 March 2025. The tender process is now at the award stage, having been completed.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Karen Lynas Consulting Limited, which has been awarded the contract. Companies specialised in providing training staff suitable for virtual assessment centres, especially during periods of reduced availability, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The procurement process's selective nature and framework call-off method could potentially offer recurring business prospects for SMEs with relevant expertise in virtual staffing solutions within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

For the provision of staffing for GMTS Assessment Centres, arrangements will be made to utilise the Faculty Framework. This ensures the continued operation of virtual Assessment Centres from January to March 2025, amid reduced NHS staff availability during the winter period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05fc4a-50bb-4a53-a1d1-945c4640f37c |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,276 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,276 |
| 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

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05fc4a-50bb-4a53-a1d1-945c4640f37c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05fc4a-50bb-4a53-a1d1-945c4640f37c
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d4b33b7-23e2-4f33-b946-a85e225a8f23
  3. ITT Doc 3 App2 Faculty Framework Call Off Terms and Conditions v25.07.2023 (002)

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