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08 Jul 2026 at 11:47

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Jackie Kay" procurement process was awarded by NHS England, located at Wellington House, London. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 80511000 for staff training services, involves delivering 20 cohorts of the Mary Seacole Programme, encompassing sessions, workshops, virtual campus engagement, and assignment marking. Managed as a call-off from a framework agreement, this selective procurement method led to the contract's award on 11th May 2026, effective through 30th September 2027. While the tendering phase concluded on 20th April 2026, the award details were published on 8th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational or training services, particularly those capable of handling substantial training programs on a nationwide scale. Although not directly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract was successfully procured by Jackie Kay Limited, indicating potential opportunities for similar-sized enterprises experienced in training or professional development services. The rigorous procurement process ensures eligible businesses can benefit from providing essential services to a high-profile governmental organisation such as NHS England, thereby contributing to their business growth and developing reputational standing within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Jackie Kay

Notice Description

To procure supplier(s) to deliver 20 cohorts of the Mary Seacole Programme, across session / workshop delivery, virtual campus engagement and assignment marking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7985708b-3053-476d-aed8-f8f0be06d8b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0ba0c0-3f35-47b6-9d09-9a7b8e5b2270
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

JACKIE KAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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