Scope
Reference
C402489
Description
This Market Engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the expansion of the Lead Employer model for resident doctors and dentists in training across England.
This RFI is part of a collaborative procurement process aimed at identifying suppliers who can support NHS organisations in delivering Lead Employer services at scale.
Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model for postgraduate medical and dental training employment services across England.
To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Total value (estimated)
- £643,000,000 excluding VAT
- £643,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2033
- Possible extension to 31 July 2037
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 December 2025
Engagement process description
Closing deadline for submission of interest 17:00 12th December 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
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2026
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government