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NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) Virtual Assessment Centre (VAC) Service - NHSE

NHS England

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
10 Nov 2026
Published
23 Oct 2026
Estimated value
£535k
Contract start
1 Dec 2026
Contract end
30 Nov 2027
Location
London, London
Notice type
UK4

Overview

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender process to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to support the assessment for GMTS virtual Assessment Centre for the following September intake for 2027 to 2029. This opportunity supports the future generation of NHS Leaders and the contract will enable the annual NHS GMTS Virtual Assessment Centres which are the final recruitment stage delivering high potential non clinical graduate pipeline to NHS organisations and ultimately delivering the 10 year health plan. The assessment part occurs between January to March for each subsequent year in support of each September intake for 2027, 2028 & 2029. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is £534,780.00 exclusive of VAT (£641,736.00 Inc. VAT). The initial duration of contract will be for twelve (12) months with two optional extension of twelve (12) month & four (4) month. The deadline for completed ITT submissions will be 10th November 2026 at 12:00noon (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.

CPV codes

  • 80000000 Education and training services

About the buyer

NHS England has published 466 tender notices since 25 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £119bn. 69 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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