Award

Re-procurement- Next Step/Leadership and Management

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Re-procurement - Next Step/Leadership and Management." The process targets the education and training services industry within the region, specifically focusing on leadership courses for higher trainees and SAS Doctors in the East of England. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract valued at £887,108 being awarded to Kings College London. The contract is to begin on 1st April 2026 and is set to last until 31st August 2029, with a potential for a 12-month extension. Originally initiated through an open procedure, the process adhered to the light-touch regime for public authorities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth within the education and training sector, especially for large institutions known for their expertise in leadership development. Businesses offering innovative training solutions that align with the NHS's strategic priorities, such as leadership skill cultivation, team management, and strategic planning within clinical settings, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. By participating in such tenders, organisations can enhance their visibility within the healthcare sector and establish long-term partnerships with a large public authority like NHS England, benefiting from a steady demand for training services in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Re-procurement- Next Step/Leadership and Management

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/010736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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
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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