Award

Waiver - BCHC - Inspiring Hope Ltd - Anti-racism Leadership Development

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, resulting in the award of a contract titled "Waiver - BCHC - Inspiring Hope Ltd - Anti-racism Leadership Development." This contract relates to services in the education and training sector, specifically focusing on anti-racism leadership development. The process was coordinated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 19th December 2025 and concluded on 16th January 2026, with the formal signing occurring on 18th December 2025. It was conducted under public authority guidelines within the UK central government framework, specifically in Birmingham (region UKG31).

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in leadership development, particularly those focusing on social inclusion and anti-racism education, to engage with a major public healthcare organisation. The contract was awarded to Inspiring Hope Ltd, an SME and social enterprise, indicating potential for similar organisations to thrive in such procurement landscapes. Companies with expertise in education and training services who can provide innovative and impactful anti-racism programmes might find similar opportunities to expand their operations and forge alliances within the UK's public health sector. The involvement with NHS trusts places potential contractors at the heart of essential service provisions, offering significant visibility and influence in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - Inspiring Hope Ltd - Anti-racism Leadership Development

Notice Description

This service relates to the Anti-racism Leadership Development programme by Inspiring Hope Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010937-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRING HOPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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