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Outplacement Support

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for providing outplacement support services to its staff. The project, titled "Outplacement Support," falls under the services category and involves staff training services. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and will run until 1st August 2026, with a possibility of extension until 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, without competition, as per UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, and the maximum contract value is set at £35,883. Skylite Associates Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Hayle, has been awarded the contract. The project is set in the UK, specifically in the South West of England (UKK4 region), with services scheduled to be delivered during the aforementioned period.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of training and coaching services, especially those that specialise in corporate outplacement and staff support. As the contract involves direct engagement without competition, businesses familiar with NHS operations and possessing relevant expertise in staff support are well-suited to engage. Smaller enterprises with a history of effectively managing government contracts and providing high-impact coaching and training services can leverage this opportunity to establish a noteworthy presence in the public sector. Skylite Associates Limited, the current awardee, exemplifies such a business profile, showcasing the potential for similar companies to secure future contracts with NHS Devon and other public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outplacement Support

Notice Description

NHS Devon was seeking extended provision of outplacement support for all ICB staff, including a range of relevant workshops, coaching sessions, financial advice and resource centre. Contract to be in place from 7/12/2025 to 1/8/2026 with extension option to 31/3/2027. Payment based on delivered sessions up to a maximum contract value of PS35,883 including VTA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000347-2026
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
SME

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
£29,902 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
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
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYLITE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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