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title: "Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05624f"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-18"
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# Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05624f

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## Summary

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, is inviting tenders for the "Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner". This tender is in the health services industry category and aims to establish a single contractual arrangement with a national VCSE organisation to support policy and programme delivery. The current stage is the Tender phase, with key deadlines including the bid submission deadline on 27 August 2025, at 12:00 noon, and a virtual bidder event scheduled for 7 August 2025. The contract terms specify a start date on 29 September 2025, and it will be executed under an open procurement method with an estimated value of £99,999 ex VAT.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the VCSE sector to partner with NHS England, offering a platform for substantial organisational growth and influence in public health policy. Businesses with the capacity to quickly mobilise resources, conduct research, engage with communities, and influence policy will find this tender particularly beneficial. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process designed to support their involvement and ensure a competitive and fair selection, focusing heavily on technical and social value. This tender represents a unique opportunity for these organisations to expand their reach by engaging with Integrated Care Boards and other local health systems.

## Notice

The Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is a vital partner of NHS England, offering expertise and informing policy, programmes and improving service delivery across its teams and directorates. NHS England (NHSE) is issuing this Invitation to Quote (ITQ) to establish a single contractual arrangement with a national VCSE organisation. The aim is to streamline the commissioning process, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure better value for money. This VCSE supplier will be tasked to provide additional support and activities as required to NHS England, in a 'call off' style arrangement. This means that whilst the envelop of the contract is PS99,999.00 (excl VAT), it is subject to activities tasked to the provider. The successful bidder must demonstrate the capacity and resources to mobilise new engagement activities at pace, once identified. This could include: research, engagement with particular communities/stakeholders, policy input and/or surveys. They should demonstrate strong links across the country, with the ability to engage with ICB's and other local systems (e.g. neighbourhoods). This arrangement is in addition to other existing arrangements for the 2025/26 financial year. * Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for C377112 Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and provide your responses as per the instructions. The deadline for bid submissions is 12:00 noon on 27 August 2025. The new service is expected to commence in September 2025. As part of the procurement process, NHSE will host a virtual bidder event, "Meet the Commissioner", on 7 August 2025. This webinar will provide potential bidders with insight into the services NHSE intends to commission, along with an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification. To confirm your attendance at the bidder event, please email the following details to england.peopleandcommunities@nhs.net: * Your full name * Organisation name * Job title * Contact details The deadline to express interest in attending is 17:00 on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041393-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | £99,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041393-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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