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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process titled "Nat.441 Rosalind Franklin 26.27 Qi", which focused on staff training services under the CPV classification 80511000. The procurement aimed to acquire faculty members to deliver the Rosalind Franklin programme across multiple cohorts. The procurement method used was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 22nd April 2026. The awarded contract spans from 29th June 2026 to 30th November 2027, with operations centred in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those capable of managing and delivering comprehensive workshop and virtual campus engagement sessions. Although the awarded contract is not identified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights how participation in framework agreements can lead to selective procurement opportunities. Qi Consulting Limited, an SME, emerged as the successful supplier for this initiative, exemplifying the potential for similar small to medium enterprises to thrive in specialised procurement processes. The contract value of £84,600 indicates a substantial engagement for involved suppliers.

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Notice Title

Nat.441 Rosalind Franklin 26.27 Qi

Notice Description

Procurement of faculty members (x3 per cohort) to deliver 10 cohorts of the Rosalind Franklin programme, across session / workshop delivery, virtual campus engagement and assignment marking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a49c1060-f516-4054-8e30-dd5d2d31d5b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a944af0c-d10f-4f67-880f-75642f74996e
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
£84,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 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

QI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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