---
title: "London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067710"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067710

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## Summary

NHS England has initiated a public procurement process under the title "London Lead Employer Services - PH and GP," aiming to fulfil Lead Employer arrangements for GP and Public Health trainees across the London Region. The contract has been awarded to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, with the procurement stage now complete. This direct award valued at £1,326,850.56 follows a light-touch regime, in line with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7, to ensure continuity while NHS England completes a broader review. The contract period spans from 11 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, following a scheduled milestone on 10 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative healthcare and educational services, particularly large-scale organisations familiar with NHS operations. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's existing involvement provides continuity in service delivery, creating a stable environment for training and education solutions. Businesses proficient in direct procurement arrangements can leverage similar opportunities as NHS England undergoes a broader procurement process reassessment, paving the way for potential expansion and collaboration within the healthcare and educational sectors.

## Notice

NHS England is awarding a 1 year contract to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for Lead Employer arrangements for GP and Public Health trainees in the London Region.

### Procurement Information

NHS England is currently contracted with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Lead Employer arrangements for: Public Health Trainees GP Trainees in North London GP Trainees in South London This direct award is made in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7 Additional or repeat goods, services or works This award is required to ensure continuity of service whilst NHS England completes the National Lead Employer review work and undertakes a new procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,326,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028752-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028742-2026
  27th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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