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08 Jul 2026 at 11:50

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process titled "Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Innovas" was conducted by NHS England, located in London, United Kingdom, with the postal code SE1 8UG. The procurement falls under the industry category of staff training services, classified under CPV code 80511000. This procurement progressed to the award stage with the contract period running from 11th May 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 20th April 2026. The award was published on 8th July 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in educational services, training delivery, and virtual engagement platforms. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it can provide substantial work volume due to the need to deliver 20 cohorts of the Mary Seacole Programme. The awarded contract, valued at £31,950, was granted to Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd, an SME, indicating that small-to-medium consultancies with relevant expertise and capability to deliver large-scale training programs would find this tender within their competitive scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Innovas

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3104a5f3-ceae-44c6-94f0-4db175112173
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
£31,950 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

INNOVAS CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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