Planning

Pilot Active Bystander Training eLearning

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 13:14

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, NHS England, is initiating the planning phase for a procurement titled "Pilot Active Bystander Training eLearning." This tender is focused on education and training, particularly in e-learning services, located within the East of England. The procurement method is open competition, designed for operations below the threshold and follows a light-touch regime. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 8 December 2025, with the tender period closing on 9 January 2026. The planned duration of the contract spans from 13 January 2026 to 12 January 2030, with potential extensions up to November 2030.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in e-learning and training services. Given the emphasis on mandatory active bystander training for clinicians, it is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare education sector. The contract is designed as a pilot with meticulous evaluation based on KPIs, allowing for a flexible five-year engagement, contingent on annual renewals. This presents an attractive proposition for organisations aiming to build long-term partnerships with NHS England, enhancing their service delivery and expertise in creating quality learning environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Active Bystander Training eLearning

Notice Description

Active Bystander training is a mandatory requirement for clinicians to become an approved educator for Learners within the East of England as part of our commitment to quality learning environments. We are therefore looking to contract a provider for one year as a pilot with clear KPIs for evaluation and the option to extend for further 4 years on a yearly basis. (total 5 years)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The plan is to contract a provider for one year as a pilot with clear KPIs for evaluation and the option to extend for further 4 years on a yearly basis. (total 5 years)

Renewal: We are looking to contract a provider for one year as a pilot with clear KPIs for evaluation and the option to extend for further 4 years on a yearly basis. (total 5 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079350-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 20254 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England Commercial Queries
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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