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29 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority focuses on the "EXCO Learning and Development" project, classified under the "Staff training services" industry category. The buyer is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with the procurement stage currently at the "Award" phase as of 29th June 2026. The contract was awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on 24th April 2026, with a total value of £99,950. The contract period is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 7th June 2027, and the procurement method employed was a selective "Call-off from a framework agreement." This project requires expertise in formulating bespoke solutions that align with organisational values and address trauma-informed management within a fast-paced environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in staff development and training services, particularly those with experience in designing bespoke programmes for senior leadership teams. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the procurement process has indicated suitability for these types of organisations. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish strong relationships with public sector clients and enhance their portfolios by working on key projects that require innovative and strategic solutions.

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Notice Title

EXCO Learning and Development

Notice Description

IBCA requires a bespoke offering that aligns with IBCA's values and serves to bring together the senior leadership team to navigate a trauma-informed and timebound organisation through the various phases as a cohesive team managing conflicting priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac1971e-8563-44ec-956d-87e4ce87a628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c3b247-65d6-4972-baa2-d66b62103071
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 7 Jun 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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