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Compassionate conversations training

NHS ENGLAND

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31 Jan 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has recently awarded a contract for the "Compassionate conversations training" programme, aimed at enhancing the support and skills of NHS frontline staff in managing difficult interactions with compassion. This project falls within the education and training services industry category and is centred in Leeds, England. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with a total contract value of £3,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 10 December 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2022, after an initial tender period that ended on 5 November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those offering programmes in staff development, management training, and personal development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the focus is on equipping NHS staff with essential skills to maintain their wellbeing while handling challenging situations. Companies with experience in delivering tailored training solutions within the healthcare sector could find this project particularly aligned with their offerings.

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Notice Title

Compassionate conversations training

Notice Description

he NHS People Plan 2020-21 sets out a number of key ambitions that will support our drive to make sure our colleagues have the practical and emotional support they need to do their jobs. Our aim is to build on the support provided during the COVID-19 response and make sure it continues. Despite the pandemic bringing a compassionate and positive focus on the NHS, more recently there has been a noted increase in the number of incidents of uncivil behaviour towards NHS staff, particularly those in patient-facing roles. There are colleagues who have shared their experience of challenging or negative behaviour, inappropriate language and difficult conversations, and how this has impacted on their health and wellbeing. If not handled correctly, this can impact on motivation and potentially increase an individual's intention to leave. After completion of an engagement exercise with a number of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and regional colleagues, it was identified that there is a clear need to support NHS colleagues, in particular patient facing staff, to be able to manage potential difficult situations safely. It is therefore important that we address this and equip colleagues with the skills they need to handle challenging situations with compassion, whilst ensuring they feel able to look after their own wellbeing if needed. Our intention is to commission a training course that will be offered to front line, patient facing NHS staff, to equip them with the skills they need to handle challenging situations with compassion, whilst ensuring they feel able to look after their own wellbeing if needed. This training programme is being commissioned in two Lots, with 7,000 places (specifically targeted at primary care staff) being requested in Lot 1, and 14,000 places (targeted at NHS staff working in hospitals, trusts and community care) being requested in Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-949b4922-fa83-4196-9ee0-d3d2950a7016
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85760fee-49aa-48f4-8f56-d5a84c256d88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,186,375 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESCALLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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