Award

Senior Clinical Leaders Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully concluded an open procurement process for the "Senior Clinical Leaders Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme," with the award granted on 17th March 2026. The initiative centres around education and training services to improve healthcare inequalities through strategic implementation within healthcare organisations. The programme is designed for senior clinical leaders to foster practical change and enhance leadership skills. Located in London, the buyer organisation, NHS England, operates under central government authority, and the project's scheduled contract period commenced on 16th March 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement followed a below-threshold open competition method within the "light touch" special regime, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for large healthcare training organisations with experience in delivering high-impact learning initiatives. Participants are expected to provide notable technical expertise, valued at 60% of the award criteria, alongside contributions to social value and commercial viability. The competitive process facilitates collaboration with NHS England, enabling suppliers to showcase their capabilities in driving systemic change through healthcare-focused educational programmes. Organisations adept at managing extensive training sessions, capable of fulfilling the contractual delivery by the deadline, and interested in fostering community-driven interventions are particularly well-suited to engage with this opportunity, aligning with NHS England's objectives to embed meaningful healthcare improvements within the sector.

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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/024011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 CLINICAL LEADERS NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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