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QI Continuous Improvement

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jun 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Ashford, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "QI Continuous Improvement". The tender, which falls under the category of education and training services, involved a competitive process with a limited procurement method, signifying a below-threshold competition. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to end on 1st June 2026, with potential extensions for two additional years. The contract, valued at £50,000 gross, was signed on 30th May 2025, and awarded to PD Transformations Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise situated in Grimsby.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to continuous improvement and the NHS Impact Framework. Companies experienced in providing educational and training services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Given the nature of the procurement—centred on advancing the NHS’s approaches—SMEs like PD Transformations Ltd demonstrate the potential for smaller-sized businesses to effectively engage with public sector contracts, possibly focusing on innovative and scalable solutions within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

QI Continuous Improvement

Notice Description

The Trust were seeking a provider with appropriate experience partner to support the journey to embed a continuous improvement approach linked to the NHS Impact Framework. A quotation process was undertaken and 3 suppliers were invited to participate in a competitive process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033174-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
kentchft.procurementnotices@nhs.net
Contact Phone
020 3900 1309

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PD TRANSFORMATIONS

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