Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-a44e-737c-b301-b31bb924713b/procurement-of-the-voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-partner closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £99,999 Published 18 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 27 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is a vital partner of NHS England, offering expertise and informing policy, programmes and improving service delivery across its teams and directorates. NHS England (NHSE) is issuing this Invitation to Quote (ITQ) to establish a single contractual arrangement with a national VCSE organisation. The aim is to streamline the commissioning process, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure better value for money. This VCSE supplier will be tasked to provide additional support and activities as required to NHS England, in a ‘call off’ style arrangement. This means that whilst the envelop of the contract is £99,999.00 (excl VAT), it is subject to activities tasked to the provider. The successful bidder must demonstrate the capacity and resources to mobilise new engagement activities at pace, once identified. This could include: research, engagement with particular communities/stakeholders, policy input and/or surveys. They should demonstrate strong links across the country, with the ability to engage with ICB’s and other local systems (e.g. neighbourhoods). This arrangement is in addition to other existing arrangements for the 2025/26 financial year. • Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: [health-family.force.com/login](https://health-family.force.com/login) • Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for C377112 Procurement of The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Partner • Click 'Register Interest' • Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and provide your responses as per the instructions. The deadline for bid submissions is 12:00 noon on 27 August 2025. The new service is expected to commence in September 2025. As part of the procurement process, NHSE will host a virtual bidder event, “Meet the Commissioner”, on 7 August 2025. This webinar will provide potential bidders with insight into the services NHSE intends to commission, along with an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification. To confirm your attendance at the bidder event, please email the following details to : • Your full name • Organisation name • Job title • Contact details The deadline to express interest in attending is 17:00 on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. 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