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Process evaluation of the Widening Access Demonstrators

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
95000.0 GBP
Gross: 114000.0 GBP
Published
31 Jul 2025, 09:53
Deadline
15 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

We are seeking a contractor to deliver an independent process evaluation to help us learn lessons from the design and implementation of the Widening Access Demonstrators Programme, to help inform future policy priorities in this space. Work must be delivered within a six-month timescale: we expect the work to commence at the end of September 2025, with a final report due ahead of the end of the financial year - March 2026. The total budget is up to £95k excluding VAT.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044632-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 95,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 114,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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