Award

Communication Skills for language and interpersonal skills

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England, based in London, who sought specialised communication skills support related to language and interpersonal skills. The contract, titled "Communication Skills for language and interpersonal skills," falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a central location in England, United Kingdom. This procurement reached the award stage with a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 31 May 2023 and runs until 30 May 2025, valued at £60,000. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector. Companies offering communication skills development services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to such contracts. Engaging in this process can facilitate expansion within public sector networks, increase visibility and credibility within the industry, and provide a stable revenue source over the contract period. The successful supplier was Point Taken Training, highlighting the possibility for similarly scaled entities to compete effectively for NHS England procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Communication Skills for language and interpersonal skills

Notice Description

To provide specialised communication skills support in relation to language and interpersonal skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ac3e140-06ed-4fff-aba3-1f89d26a0889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdebec86-68cf-41be-8c77-289c66a02ce2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 30 May 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POINT TAKEN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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