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ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 10:30

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process facilitated by NHS England focused on the "Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF)" initiative. This process, classified under the "Education and Training Services" industry category, spanned across locations in London and involved a contract that was initially awarded to People-star Limited, a small to medium enterprise situated in Buckinghamshire. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, below the threshold, without competition, under a special light-touch regime. Initiated as a tender, the contract commenced on 8th August 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2026, with a total final value of £500,000 excluding VAT, though its status has since been terminated on administrative grounds on 9th June 2026.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modern educational methods and learning technologies. Companies focusing on the development and delivery of educational programmes, especially those adept in virtual and hybrid learning environments, stood to benefit from the scope of this contract. By leading an accredited programme aimed at educators and support roles, businesses of similar scale and focus to People-star Limited could enhance their portfolio of services and expertise, positioning themselves as key players in the ongoing digital transformation of educational methodologies within the public sector.

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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/054191-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 202510 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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