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Impact Evaluation of Aspiring Chief Executive & Chair programmes

NHS ENGLAND

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has conducted a procurement process titled "Impact Evaluation of Aspiring Chief Executive & Chair programmes," associated with the education and training services category. This tender has concluded at the award stage, with the contract active as of 26th February 2026, and the procurement was carried out via a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The project aims for an independent impact evaluation of specific leadership programmes within the NHS, located in London region SE1 8UG, UK. The contract period spans from 19th January 2026 through 31st August 2027. This opportunity had reached its tender deadline on the 1st of December 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth potential to businesses specialising in educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability for SMEs is explicitly acknowledged. Companies well-versed in impact evaluation or leadership development, with a keen interest in contributing to healthcare administrative advancement, will find this contract highly relevant. Engaging in such tenders fosters broader business exposure by collaborating with reputable entities like NHS England, thus enhancing credibility and establishing a foothold in public sector procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact Evaluation of Aspiring Chief Executive & Chair programmes

Notice Description

Independent impact evaluation of the Aspiring Chief Executive programme and the Aspiring Chair programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b4a460f-3712-4564-ae76-477007a7a395
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7790432-cb77-4aad-a07e-112915f5850c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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