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National Curriculum for Drug and Alcohol Peer Support Workers (PSW) - NHSE

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 16:53

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Curriculum for Drug and Alcohol Peer Support Workers (PSW) - NHSE" was initiated by NHS England, located in London, UK. The contracting authority sought to partner with a capable delivery organisation to develop a national curriculum in the education and training services industry. The open competition method was below the threshold and recently moved to the award stage as of 11th December 2025. The contract officially started on 10th November 2025 and is scheduled to end on 14th September 2026, with Imroc named as the successful supplier. The awarded value of the contract is £82,945.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large organisations skilled in developing educational curriculums, particularly in drug and alcohol peer support training. Companies engaged in the creation of educational content and training programmes within the health sector, especially those possessing expertise in collaboration with central government bodies like NHS England, are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on open competition suggests a low barrier to entry, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio. The tender also encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the commitment to diverse supplier engagement and fostering innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

National Curriculum for Drug and Alcohol Peer Support Workers (PSW) - NHSE

Notice Description

NHS England are seeking to procure a delivery partner to develop a National Curriculum for Drug and Alcohol Peer Support Workers (PSW). Actual start date 10/11/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082210-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 14 Sep 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IMROC

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