Scope
Description
NHS England are looking for a supplier to run a recruitment campaign.
Currently we have a large number of NEDs coming to the end of their terms of office, alongside others stepping down. We have also experienced difficulty in recruiting to these roles and we need to refresh our talent pipeline to help with future recruitment in this area.
There is a general sentiment that NED roles have changed over recent years, the introduction of ICBs, increased complexity of the system and an increase in the numbers of shared leadership and group arrangements are often cited as factors.
Total value (estimated)
- £99,000 excluding VAT
- £118,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 21 April 2026
- Possible extension to 21 May 2026
- 8 months
Description of possible extension:
Up to 1 month
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Contract could be extended up to 1 month should it be necessary for completion of deliverables. Any contract extension would not increase the value of the contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
N/A
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded to the supplier who scores the highest overall for quality, social value and price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: nhsecommercial@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government