Award

Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for the Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF), with the award going to People-star Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Buckinghamshire. This contract, focusing on education and training services, was initiated as a direct procurement method, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition." This service agreement, starting from 8th August 2025, will continue until 31st March 2026. The main purpose is to continue providing expert training and resources for the VHLF programme, using modern education methods enhanced by learning technologies. NHS England, located in London, serves as the central government public authority managing this initiative, which falls under a 'light touch' special regime.

This procurement opportunity highlights a significant business growth prospect in the field of educational services, particularly for organisations specialising in virtual and hybrid educational models. Companies with expertise in innovative educational techniques and learning technologies would have been particularly well-suited for this tender, though it was awarded without competition. SMEs in the educational technology sector can observe such opportunities to form relationships with central government bodies like NHS England, hence positioning themselves for future tenders that aim to enhance educational delivery in a digital age.

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Notice Title

Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF)

Notice Description

An agreement to run until 31st March 2026 with PeopleStar Ltd to continue providing expert training and resources for the Virtual Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF). PeopleStar Ltd will lead a VHLF accredited programme for educators and support roles, focusing on evidence-based modern education methods enabled through learning technologies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05962f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054811-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Commercial Queries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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

PEOPLE-STAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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