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Thrive - Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:06

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Thrive – Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, with a particular focus on developing leadership capacities among senior midwifery and neonatal leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds. The tender was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, beginning with a call for tenders and progressing through to the awarding of contracts. The process concluded with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026, and it became active from 19th January 2026. The contract's duration extends to 19th August 2027, with a potential renewal of up to five months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational content design and delivery, particularly those that can offer expertise in diversity within leadership frameworks. Companies that excel in developing training programmes for the healthcare sector, especially those with experience in inclusivity and leadership development, will find this type of tender well-aligned with their services. The awarded contract, valued at £60,000, showcases NHS England's dedication to enhancing diversity at leadership levels and opens doors for providers who can deliver impactful and culturally responsive programmes.

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Notice Title

Thrive - Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders

Notice Description

The Chief Midwifery Office plan to commission a supplier to 1) co-design and develop teaching and learning materials and then 2) deliver and evaluate a leadership development programme specifically for senior midwifery and neonatal leaders from ethnic minority groups and backgrounds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006055-2026
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
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

MAAHA PEOPLE (RUBHI LTD TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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