Buyer Name: NHS England
Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercial@nhs.net
Practice Level Support Services in General Practice
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
48000000.0 GBP
Gross: 57600000.0 GBP
48000000.0 GBP
Gross: 57600000.0 GBP
Published
18 Feb 2026, 16:46
18 Feb 2026, 16:46
Deadline
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
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n/a
Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79411000 - General management consultancy services
79411000 - General management consultancy services
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
The aim of this procurement is to establish a commercial mechanism for Practice Level Support (PLS) services. PLS is an improvement support programme for general practice that helps general practices to make operational changes for the benefit of patients and staff. For patients, benefits are in improved access and health outcomes, and for staff through increased productivity and reduced workload. There are 7 contracts offered in 7 Lots, one for each region in England. The contracts are for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional year. A supplier can bid for all 7 Lots but can only win up to 3, please see ITT documents for more details. The contract will be used by NHS England as the main contracting authority but Integrated Care Boards (ICB's) will also be able to use the contract via clustering arrangements. Market engagement for this project was carried out in November/December 2026 please see link to market engagement notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073715-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1
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Opportunity Context
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014969-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Midlands
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in Midlands
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,600,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,520,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: London
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in London
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 9,120,000.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 10,944,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: North East & Yorkshire
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in North East & Yorkshire
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 7,200,000.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 8,640,000.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: North West England
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in North West England
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 7,200,000.00
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 8,640,000.00
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: South East England
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in South East England
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 6,240,000.00
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 7,488,000.00
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 5 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: East of England
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in East of England
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value: GBP 4,800,000.00
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 5,760,000.00
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 6 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
Lot Title: South West England
Lot Description: Practice Level support services in general practice in South West England
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Value: GBP 3,840,000.00
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 4,608,000.00
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 7 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 7 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial
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