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Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has completed a direct procurement for the delivery of training materials titled "Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue." Located in Manchester, UK, this procurement falls under the services category and targets staff training. The process, which was below threshold and conducted without competition, commenced with an award pending as of 27th January 2026. The contract spans from 28th January 2026 to 12th November 2026, offering an opportunity for supplier engagement in staff development initiatives. The procurement is aimed at equipping up to 800 users with necessary materials, alongside a platform access for 8 users and certification for trainers.

This tender presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in staff training services. Personal Strengths Publishing Ltd, a supplier based in Watford, GB, has been involved, highlighting the tender's suitability for SMEs. The contract, valued at £124,800, demonstrates demand for expertise in training facilitation. Businesses with capabilities in developing and delivering comprehensive training solutions would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings in the health and care professional development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue

Notice Description

Delivery of materials for 800 users, access to the training platform for 8 users, trainer certification for 8 users

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006903-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£124,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 12 Nov 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Barney Wilkinson
Contact Email
barney.wilkinson@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSONAL STRENGTHS PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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