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08 Jul 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by NHS England, is focused on the "Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 AYP" training programme. The tender is classified under staff training services and is connected with the health sector. The primary aim is to procure supplier(s) to deliver various training cohorts, session delivery, virtual campus engagement, and marking of assignments. The process is in the award stage, with the award having been made to Achieving Your Potential on 11 May 2026. The contract will run from 11 May 2026 to 30 September 2027. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with services located primarily in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational or staff training services, especially those that have capabilities in virtual education and engagement. Although it was concluded that this particular tender wasn't specifically reserved for SMEs or VCSEs, its structured approach and defined deliverables make it attractive for organisations of varied scales that have experience in handling framework agreements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality training and operational implementation across multiple cohorts will be well-positioned to benefit from this and similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 AYP

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-a1890454-b098-4e34-add3-59bc122221b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d14ebd-3f31-49f7-879b-80df4fad68ee
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
£42,450 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
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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

ACHIEVING YOUR POTENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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