Award

Improve care in key community health areas using the CARE Principles

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 12:12

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "Improve care in key community health areas using the CARE Principles." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, according to the CPV classification 80000000. The process was conducted using an open procedure suitable for a light-touch regime. The procurement was aimed at commissioning a programme to enhance care in critical community health areas. The contract was awarded to NAPC Services Limited, a large supplier located at Great Portland Street, London. The contract was signed on 20th January 2026, with a scheduled end date on 31st March 2026, and it may be extended for an additional 12-month period, subject to further approvals. The initiative is intended to create a significant impact by adhering to the CARE Principles and measured through specific metrics to ensure delivery and participant support, while also demonstrating improvement in staff capability and project outcomes.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in delivering education and training services within the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's light-touch specifications and suitability consideration. The tender’s emphasis on social value, technical expertise, and competitive pricing offers businesses that are capable of delivering holistic community health solutions a chance to expand their service portfolio and integrate into public sector supply chains. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their market visibility and drive innovation through impactful work within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Improve care in key community health areas using the CARE Principles

Notice Description

Commissioning a programme to improve care in key community health areas using the CARE Principles

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Optional 12-month extension may be available but this will be subject to further additional finance and business case approvals.

Renewal: Optional 12-month extension may be available but this will be subject to further additional finance and business case approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f45b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014256-2026
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
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,966 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,966 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Workforce Commercial Team
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

NAPC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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