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Communication Skills training for Nurses/AHP/Midwives/ACPs - Reach Communication

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Communication Skills training for Nurses/AHP/Midwives/ACPs" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government. The tender falls under the services category with a focus on education and training services, and was carried out using a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. This process was initiated to enhance communication skills among healthcare professionals and was awarded without competition to Reach Communications Skills Training Ltd on 17 September 2025. The contract, valued at £24,480, is set to run from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026, serving the Birmingham area in the UKG31 region.

This tender creates growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in education and bespoke training services. Companies like Reach Communications Skills Training Ltd, which are adept at developing communication skills programs, would find such tenders suitable. The awarded contract highlights the demand for tailored training solutions in healthcare institutions, opening up avenues for businesses focusing on niche training programmes that enhance professional skills in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Communication Skills training for Nurses/AHP/Midwives/ACPs - Reach Communication

Notice Description

This service relates to the Communication Skills training for Nurses/AHP/Midwives/ACPs by Reach Communication

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075916-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACH COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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