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Re-procurement- Next Step/Leadership and Management - C425071

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 15:29

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 19:16

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 14:11

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England has reached the Award stage for the "Re-procurement- Next Step/Leadership and Management" initiative, focusing on education and training services within the industry category. This project, conducted under an open procedure, is set in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 887,108 gross, was signed on 26th March 2026 and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2029, with an optional one-year extension. The successful supplier, King's College London, will provide a leadership course designed for EoE higher trainees and SAS Doctors, accommodating approximately 80 doctors per cohort annually.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in education and training services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality curriculum development and programme management. Given the involvement of King's College London, large entities with a robust infrastructure and experience in managing educational services within the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete. The programme's focus on leadership development aligns with NHS strategic priorities, potentially benefiting businesses capable of supporting workforce advancement and fostering continuous improvement within clinical settings.

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Notice Title

Re-procurement- Next Step/Leadership and Management - C425071

Notice Description

Leadership course for EoE higher trainees & SAS Doctors. 1 cohort in each academic year. Approx. 80 doctors per cohort.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d33d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031119-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£908,224 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£908,224 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£887,108 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£665,175 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-02-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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