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Digital Training for HR Professionals

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has successfully completed a procurement process for a digital training programme targeting HR professionals. This contract, titled "Digital Training for HR Professionals", falls under the services category and specifically involves training services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, denoted as below threshold without competition, resulting in the award being active as of the 29th of September 2025, running until the 30th of November 2025. The contract was awarded to Cranfield University, located in Bedfordshire, UK, with the overall contract valued at £90,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the training services industry, particularly those with expertise in digital training programmes for HR professionals. Organisations such as Cranfield University, with established capabilities in delivering educational programmes, are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. Moreover, direct procurement processes can provide opportunities for businesses looking to engage with public authorities without the necessity of a competitive bidding process. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or those looking to enhance their capabilities in digital education for HR professionals can leverage such opportunities to stimulate growth.

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Notice Title

Digital Training for HR Professionals

Notice Description

Three module training programme for HR professionals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066419-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
BLMK ICB
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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