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CPU 7956 Solihull Training Approach

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council, a public authority in sub-central government, has awarded a contract under the title "CPU 7956 Solihull Training Approach". The contracting process involved delivering a bespoke training package focusing on the Solihull Approach, which is an evidence-based model, with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation selected as the supplier. The tender falls under the industry categories of education and training services, as well as health and social work services. The procurement process is classified as limited competition due to being below the threshold, under the light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st October 2026, covering various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and healthcare training services. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering evidence-based training models like the Solihull Approach could leverage this contract to expand their market presence. The procurement method, tailored for a limited competition, suggests opportunities for businesses with innovative services and models to engage with public authorities looking to enhance their staff training programmes. Ultimately, firms with a proven track record in educational frameworks, particularly those applicable in a health and social care context, would be well-suited to secure similar contracts in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7956 Solihull Training Approach

Notice Description

Delivery of a bespoke training package that delivers the Solihull Approach or a comparable evidence-based model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06555c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014024-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,648 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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