Tender

SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services for a project titled "SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring". This initiative focuses on diversity and inclusion by implementing a reverse mentoring programme pairing under-represented group employees as mentors with senior leaders as mentees. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is set for an open competition below the threshold. Interested suppliers need to submit their quotations by 16th December 2025. The contract will commence on 23rd February 2026 in Exeter, UK, and will run for a period of six months, covering staff development services in the central government public authority category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff development services, particularly those experienced in designing mentorship programmes that address diversity and inclusion challenges. The contract value ranges up to £30,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for SMEs to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. By participating, businesses can establish relationships with the South Western Ambulance Service, aligning their services with the UK health sector's inclusion objectives. The clear emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical compliance in the award criteria further opens doors for competitive and innovative business solutions in the mentoring domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring

Notice Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Reverse Mentoring. The provider is to design and deliver a reverse mentoring program focused on diversity and inclusion, pairing employees from under-represented groups as mentors with senior leaders as mentees. SWASFT is requesting quotations from suppliers for this requirement and for delivery to commence prior to the end of February 2026 and cover a six-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080657-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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