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DHSC: OHID: Director of Public Health (DsPH) Mentoring Support (2025-28)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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16 Jan 2026 at 18:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the mentorship support services for Directors of Public Health (DsPH) in England. This contract, awarded to The Association of Directors of Public Health, is part of a direct procurement method under a light touch regime and is valued at £237,750. The services will be provided between 5th November 2025 and 4th November 2027, with the potential for a 12-month extension until 4th November 2028. The contract will focus on training, workshops, and networking opportunities to support and develop new-in-post and interim DsPH through specialist and health training services.

This procurement creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in professional development and training services, especially those focused on the health sector. The contract's requirements for organizing workshops, webinars, and peer support make it well-suited for firms experienced in delivering mentorship and training services at a large scale. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on public health development could find this contract advantageous due to the potential for further business engagement through optional contract extensions. The project’s setting in London offers an advantageous location for businesses with existing connections to the Department of Health & Social Care and the broader public health community in the UK.

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Notice Title

DHSC: OHID: Director of Public Health (DsPH) Mentoring Support (2025-28)

Notice Description

The provision of mentorship support services for new-in-post and interim Directors of Public Health (DsPH) in England. The Supplier will coordinate the mentoring of up to 60 new DsPH (mentees) by other, more experienced DsPH (mentors) and provide a comprehensive network structure for new in post DsPH. Services delivered include the organisation and facilitation of workshops, small group support, training sessions, peer group support, webinars, and networking with other DsPH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06081e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004104-2026
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Matt Land
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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