Award

Removing Racial Bias from Maternity and Neonatal Education and Training

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 12:25

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 14:51

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 11:39

Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract to Mokita Training and Consultancy Ltd for the project titled "Removing Racial Bias from Maternity and Neonatal Education and Training." The procurement process utilised an open competition method, classifying the project under education and training services. The central government authority, located at Wellington House, London, seeks to create tools and strategies to combat racial bias in clinical education and training. The contract, valued at £80,500 with a gross value of £96,600, started on 10 December 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the 'award' phase, with the most recent update recorded on 26 January 2026.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and training services, especially those focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Companies that can develop innovative educational tools tailored to removing racial bias are well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The project's emphasis on inclusivity and practical implementation in educational settings aligns with the interests of large-scale service providers experienced in delivering social value through education. Furthermore, the project's focus on maternity and neonatal services provides a niche market for specialists in healthcare education to expand their business by showcasing their expertise in combating systemic biases in clinical practices.

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Notice Title

Removing Racial Bias from Maternity and Neonatal Education and Training

Notice Description

Removing racial bias from maternity and neonatal education and training has been awarded to Mokita Training and Consultancy Limited, who will develop tools and practical delivery approaches to support academic educators in addressing racial bias and provide learners with the knowledge and skills to implement strategies that prevent racism and discrimination in clinical education and practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOKITA TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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