Tender

Action Learning Sets - Preceptorships

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services under the title "Action Learning Sets - Preceptorships" to provide Nursing Preceptorship Action Learning Set training. This tender is under the industry category of education and training services and is located in Dartford, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with an open procedure being used due to a state of urgency. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 20 January 2026, the tender period closing on 26 January 2026, and the award period completing on 13 February 2026. The contract is valued at £150,000 net for services rendered, with a gross cap of £180,000, and the project duration is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those comfortable with providing preceptorship support aimed at staff wellbeing and retention. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable and encouraged to apply as the procurement process favours inclusive participation. The award criteria place considerable focus on quality, with 75% attributed to the technical aspect, alongside social value and commercial considerations. Businesses with robust training methodologies and innovative solutions to support nursing staff will find this procurement process an ideal avenue to contribute positively to healthcare services and drive business growth through strategic partnerships with a reputable public authority in the UK health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Action Learning Sets - Preceptorships

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for the provision of Nursing Preceptorship Action Learning Set training, which aims to provide safe and impartial space to raise workplace issues. This forms part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and retention through preceptorship support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002124-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Ross
Contact Email
karen.ross18@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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