Tender

Senior Clinical Leaders Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the "Senior Clinical Leaders Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme" through an open procurement process. This educational and training service contract, valued at £150,000, is a crucial initiative designed to equip senior clinical leaders with leadership skills and strategies for tackling healthcare inequalities. The contract is in its tender phase with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026 and the tender period closing on 18th February 2026. The programme focuses on the healthcare sector, specifically within the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 9th to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services tailored to the healthcare industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability in fulfilling the contract's requirements. The procurement method details highlight an open competition below threshold, making it an accessible opportunity for various types of businesses to expand their service offerings within NHS frameworks, potentially leading to long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Senior Clinical Leaders Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme

Notice Description

A comprehensive learning journey designed for senior clinical leaders, focused on the practical implementation HI strategies within healthcare organisations. This programme will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, & leadership skills needed to move beyond awareness & embed meaningful, data-driven, & community-focused interventions that drive real change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009473-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
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

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