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NHS Employers Do OD 25/26

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England for the "NHS Employers Do OD 25/26" contract has recently reached completion. This contract, focusing on the "Education and training services" industry category, was awarded to NHS Confederation (T/A NHS Employers) and aims to further develop Organisational Development (OD) capability within the NHS. Conducted under a "Light Touch Regime - Direct Award" approach, the process was executed without competition, classified below the threshold. The contract period begins on 20th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a possible extension of three months as per the terms. NHS England, situated at Wellington House, London, serves as the buying organisation, playing a vital role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes through this initiative.

This contract offers significant opportunities for enterprises that specialize in educational and training services, specifically within the healthcare sector. Large-scale organisations with a focus on developing and implementing organisational development strategies would find themselves particularly suited to such projects. NHS Employers is already set to benefit from this collaboration with NHS England, showcasing how engagement in public procurements of this nature can lead to business growth by expanding service outreach and reinforcing a presence within the healthcare industry. The strategic focus on lifting organisational capabilities aligns well with enterprises aiming to influence systemic improvements and enhanced service delivery in public health sectors.

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Notice Title

NHS Employers Do OD 25/26

Notice Description

Light Touch Regime - Direct Award NHS Confederation, NHS Employers Do OD will work in partnership with NHSE to continue to develop Organisational Development (OD) capability in the NHS to support improved patient experience and outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004909-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS CONFEDERATION (T/A NHS EMPLOYERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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