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Route to Success Programme 2026

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement of the "Route to Success Programme 2026", a leadership development initiative under the RUH Positive Action Programme. This programme is designed to foster leadership skills among Global Majority staff (BAME individuals) in Band 5 and Band 6 Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professional roles, aiming to bolster workforce diversity and improve patient care outcomes. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, and the contract was awarded to Excellence in Action Ltd. The contract period is scheduled from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a forthcoming contract signature anticipated by 31st January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically around specialist training services, at the Bath location.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in leadership and skills development within the healthcare sector. Businesses that can align with organisational diversity aims and demonstrate expertise in fostering leadership among underrepresented groups will find themselves well-suited to such initiatives. Collaborative potential within the healthcare industry, involving large-scale programme management and specialist training services, could see growth in contract opportunities for well-positioned firms. Excellence in Action Ltd's involvement denotes a future potential to partner or compete in similar sectors where nurturing diversity and leadership is valued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route to Success Programme 2026

Notice Description

The Routes to Success Programme 2026 is part of the RUH Positive Action Programme, designed to develop leadership potential among Global Majority staff (BAME individuals) in Band 5 and Band 6 Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professional roles. Leadership development for underrepresented groups is essential to improving workforce diversity, organisational effectiveness, and patient care outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Excellence in Action Ltd

Further Information

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