--- title: "Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d435" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d435" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d435.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d435.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-04-21" --- # Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d435 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d435) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d435.json) ## Summary In a comprehensive procurement initiative, NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for Lead Employer Services within the North East locality to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving administrative educational, education and training, and management-related services. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, while the supplier operates in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The procurement implemented an open procedure to establish an agreement with an initial duration of three years, extendable up to eight years. The contract, valued at approximately £3,637,575, commenced on 1 April 2026, with a completion expected by March 2029, and possible extensions reaching up to 2034. This tender is a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in administrative and educational services, potentially enhancing their involvement in public sector projects. Businesses that offer comprehensive management and training solutions will find this contract particularly relevant due to the scope of services involved. Firms with robust capabilities in delivering quality educational administration and management services are well-suited to compete in this sector. Additionally, organisations skilled in navigating complex procurement processes are likely to benefit from similar opportunities, paving the way for substantial growth within the public health service domain. ## Notice Following an above threshold Open Procedure Process NHS England has awarded a contract to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for the Delivery of Lead Employer Services within the North East region. The maximum length of the agreement will be 8 years. The initial term of the agreement will be for 3 years, with optional extensions of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There will be optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year ### Planning Information Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 3rd November 2025 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036105-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,560,795 | | Lots value | £3,560,795 | | Awards value | £3,637,575 | | Contracts value | £3,637,575 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79420000 - Management-related services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036105-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022668-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 17:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002860-2026 - 27 Oct 2025 at 14:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068573-2025 - 27 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068556-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036105-2026 21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022668-2026 13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002860-2026 13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068573-2025 27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068556-2025 27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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