Award

Pilot Active Bystander Training eLearning

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 13:48

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 14:16

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Pilot Active Bystander Training eLearning" contract. This tender focused on providing mandatory Active Bystander training for clinicians in the East of England to ensure quality learning environments. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, following light-touch regulations. The contract, awarded to CIPHR LIMITED, will commence on 9th February 2026 and initially run for one year with an option for extension up to a total of five years, contingent on future funding approval. Located in London, NHS England, a central government public authority, led this initiative from planning stages through to the award, with key milestones in December 2025 and early February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in e-learning and educational training services. Companies that provide innovative e-learning platforms with robust accessibility and uptime may find this contract beneficial due to the requirement of maintaining technical accessibility across devices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, and the procurement criteria included a focus on technical capability and social value, alongside commercial considerations. Such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio in the public sector and provide exposure to high-stakes projects within the health education domain.

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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). Subject to further funding approval.

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: 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). Subject to onward approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010966-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
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

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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