Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (governance & public sector): Lead Employer. By NHS England. Awarded to Northumbria Healthcare NHS (GBP 3.6M, Apr 2026).
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 036105-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS England
NHS England has issued 610 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 48 currently open and 497 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was awarded the contract for £3,637,575. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 036105-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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