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Orgnisational Management Training Programme

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, based in Manchester, recently awarded a contract for an "Organisational Management Training Programme" to Affina Organisation Development Limited, located in Leeds. This procurement falls under the services category focusing on staff training. Although the tender was executed directly without competition due to being below the threshold, the contract was signed on 20th November 2025 and remains active till 31st March 2027, with an option for renewal based on funding availability. The total contract value is £37,750 GBP, excluding VAT.

This contract award represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in organisational development and staff training services. Although it was procured through a direct method without open competition, companies in the training services industry can learn from this process to tailor their services and approach for similar future opportunities. The contract's potential renewal offers a chance for extended engagement, which is beneficial for large-scale training providers seeking sustained business relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Orgnisational Management Training Programme

Notice Description

Affina Organisation Development Training Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082965-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Barney Wilkinson
Contact Email
barney.wilkinson@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFFINA ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT

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