Scope
Reference
C376901
Description
Commissioning a programme to improve care in key community health areas using the CARE Principles
Total value (estimated)
- £145,966 excluding VAT
- £175,159.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional 12-month extension may be available but this will be subject to further additional finance and business case approvals.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional 12-month extension may be available but this will be subject to further additional finance and business case approvals.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Light Touch Procurement
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Meena Valambhia
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government