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Clinical Leadership Programme OD Partner

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Clinical Leadership Programme OD Partner has been completed by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. This procurement, tagged under the services category, aimed to address leadership gaps within the trust by commissioning ICE Creates Ltd, a large supplier based in Merseyside. The contract was signed on 5th January 2026 and will run for one year until 4th January 2027, with a gross value of £63,600. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold, and was guided by the UKPGA legal framework (2023/54).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those with expertise in leadership development. Companies with a proven track record in delivering bespoke training programmes, like ICE Creates Ltd, would be well-suited to thrive in such procurement instances. Business growth can be achieved through involvement with NHS trusts, offering potential for long-term collaboration and expansion into the public health sector. This type of tender tends to favour well-established organisations capable of demonstrating a robust model for leadership transformation, as evidenced by the structured pilot cohort initiative included in the awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Clinical Leadership Programme OD Partner

Notice Description

address current leadership gaps, but to fundamentally change how leadership is understood, enacted, and supported across the organisation. By commissioning this bespoke programme, the organisation signals a commitment to empowering its clinical leaders not only for today's challenges, but for tomorrow's transformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Caron Robinson
Contact Email
caron.robinson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICE CREATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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