NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occasional travel

Autonomy

Close collaboration with senior管理

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is seeking an NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager to own NHS tenders, framework agreements and related contract activity. You will manage the full lifecycle from opportunity through submission, award, and ongoing contract management.

You will coordinate with senior teams to ensure compliant, high-quality tender responses and stay ahead of upcoming opportunities. Experience in NHS procurement and eProcurement platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing NHS tenders and framework submissions.
• Strong understanding of NHS public-sector procurement processes.
• Experience using eProcurement platforms (e.g., Jaggaer One, Find a Tender).
• Excellent written communication with detailed tender responses.
• Ability to oversee multiple submissions and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of NHS tender and framework submissions.
• Manage full process from opportunity identification to submission and award.
• Coordinate responses across NHS and public-sector opportunities.
• Gather information and produce high-quality tender responses.
• Maintain contract and framework records and monitor obligations.

Skills

NHS tenders

Tender submissions

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Procurement/commercial/legal qualifications

Tools

Jaggaer One

Find a Tender

Job description

Our client is an established and growing organisation looking for an experienced NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager to take ownership of NHS tenders, framework agreements and associated contract activity. This newly created role would suit someone with strong experience of NHS procurement who is confident managing complex tender and framework processes from initial opportunity through to submission, award and ongoing contract management.

About the Role

As NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing NHS and wider public-sector tender opportunities, working closely with senior management and teams across the business to produce accurate, high-quality and compliant submissions. You will manage the complete tender and framework lifecycle, keep ahead of upcoming opportunities and ensure existing contracts and frameworks are effectively maintained. The NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager will also act as an internal point of expertise, helping the wider business understand procurement requirements, contractual obligations and relevant compliance considerations.

Benefits

• To £55,000 depending on experience
• Occasional office travel as required
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management
• Growing and established organisation

NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager – Responsibilities

• Take ownership of NHS tender and framework submissions
• Manage the full process from identifying opportunities through to submission, award and ongoing contract administration
• Manage tender activity through Find a Tender, Jaggaer One and other relevant procurement platforms
• Coordinate responses to NHS and wider public-sector procurement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to gather information, evidence and supporting documentation
• Produce clear, accurate and high-quality tender responses
• Coordinate relevant sustainability, ethical procurement and supplier compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate contract and framework recordsMonitor contractual obligations, performance measures and key deadlines
• Manage contract variations, extensions and renewals
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding framework requirements and supplier obligations
• Identify potential contractual and compliance risks
• Keep up to date with upcoming frameworks and identify potential opportunities for growth

NHS Contracts & Tenders Manager – Skills & Experience

• Previous experience managing NHS tenders and framework submissions is essential
• Strong understanding of NHS Supply Chain and public-sector procurement processes
• Experience managing contracts and frameworks following successful award
• Experience using Find a Tender, Jaggaer One or similar eProcurement platforms
• Experience working within a regulated or compliance-led environment
• Understanding of NHS procurement requirements including Carbon Reduction Plans, Evergreen assessments and Modern Slavery requirements
• Excellent written communication skills with previous experience producing detailed tender responses
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret complex tender and contractual requirements
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple submissions, priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident working with stakeholders across different areas of a business
• Relevant procurement, commercial, business or legal qualifications would be advantageous
• CIPS membership would be desirable