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C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 11:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 15:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed the procurement process for a tender titled "C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs." The focus of this tender is on delivering specialised soft-skills training to IMG GP Specialty Trainees in the East of England, with the contract awarded to K2 Geminids Education Ltd. The training aims to enhance competencies such as communication and consultation techniques, teamwork, and professional behaviour, crucial for effective practice within the NHS. This process followed a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on 29th January 2026 and will conclude on 2nd October 2026, with a total value of £17,640 (gross). The procurement, falling under the services category, specifically addresses education and training services within region UKJ, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering programmes that enhance critical soft skills in a professional healthcare context. SMEs like K2 Geminids Education Ltd, which already secured the contract, demonstrate the viability for similarly-sized enterprises to engage with public sector tenders of this nature, especially when they can cater to specific professional training needs. Such contracts potentially unlock collaborations with central government bodies like NHS England, providing substantial growth avenues for companies with expertise in tailored educational offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs

Notice Description

This is for the delivery of specialised soft-skills training programme for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP Specialty Trainees in the East of England. The course is designed to enhance essential competencies, including communication, consultation techniques, teamwork, and professional behaviour, equipping trainees to work effectively in NHS general practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009383-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£14,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£14,112 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSE Commercial Enquiries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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

K2 GEMINIDS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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