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Digital Skills Development Network

NHS ENGLAND

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS England, concerns the "Digital Skills Development Network," aiming to deliver digital training and support across regions under the industry category of education and training services. The services are to be delivered primarily in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement was executed using an open procedure, indicating it was open to any potential bidder meeting the requirements. The contract period spans from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2026, with the award announced on 25th November 2025. The contract value is notable at £3,000,000, which began with a tender stage closing on 30th June 2023.

This contract represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services to collaborate on enhancing digital skills. Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive training programmes and educational support services would find this procurement beneficial for expanding their footprint in public sector projects. While the process does not specifically target small or voluntary sector enterprises, businesses with significant capabilities in developing digital curricula and scalable training solutions are ideally suited to contribute to the goals of this initiative.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Development Network

Notice Description

Delivery of digital training and education support to regions, through the Digital Skills Development Networks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c61d11-c4d0-4483-89c0-ad0ea6e3f57b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 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
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND) <england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net>
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
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
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON & HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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