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08 Jul 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Qi" for staff training services, focusing on delivering the Mary Seacole Programme across various delivery methods, including workshops and virtual campus engagement. The tender, which employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, encompasses services to be delivered in London, specifically at 133-155 Wellington House, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Qi Consulting Limited, with a value of £44,925, and covers a contract period from 11th May 2026 to 30th September 2027. The award was published on 8th July 2026.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses specializing in staff training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive programmes via both in-person and virtual formats. While the contract was awarded to Qi Consulting Limited, whose scale is recognised as an SME, similar businesses with the capacity to engage in large-scale training initiatives and possessing relevant framework agreement affiliations may find lucrative prospects in similar tenders. This process showcases the demand for high-quality training services within the public healthcare sector, serving as a substantial industry growth avenue.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Nat.440 Mary Seacole 2026/27 Qi

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-dde1acd6-1331-4059-b5d8-f61e5283c0ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c829d072-4354-4076-878d-fc57fb789a5e
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
£44,925 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

QI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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