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Connected Band 7 Programme

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Connected Band 7 Programme" was conducted by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Kettering, UK. This contract, classified under the industry category of training services, specifically focuses on leadership development for nurses within senior leadership positions. The Contract Award Notice was completed recently, with the award being officially signed off on 29th August 2025. The procurement was executed using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to its bespoke nature, targeting a specific staff group in Northamptonshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in developing leadership and training programmes tailored to healthcare professionals. Connect Health Advisory Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract valued at £284,375, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in providing specialised services to the NHS and other public sector organisations. The focus on leadership within the healthcare sector underscores the demand for expert trainers capable of delivering customised, high-quality programmes, ideal for companies specialising in educational and training services.

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Notice Title

Connected Band 7 Programme

Notice Description

Connect band 7 Programme Leadership development

Procurement Information

This programme is for 48 participants and is a highly regarded leadership training programme for nurses within leadership positions and has been recommended by UHL. Following a CQC visit to our Emergency Department in NGH we were advised to invest in the leadership skills of our senior Nursing team, with the aim to improve the confidence in managing the ever increasing demands within the service. The bespoke training has always evaluated well and is supported by the UHN/UHL Group Chief Nurse. The programme delivers tailored leadership skills that are bespoke to a specific staff group or area of clinical expertise and is delivered by subject matter experts, the programme is structured using clinical and leadership expertise and evidence based practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a71f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tanya Lane
Contact Email
tanyalane@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT HEALTH ADVISORY

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