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Developing the People Profession 26/27

NHS ENGLAND

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves NHS England awarding a contract to CIPD Enterprises Ltd for developing the People Profession in 2026/27. This is part of a Light Touch Regime for education and training services, specifically targeting leadership development courses such as the Chief People Officer (CPO) Development Programme. The buying organisation, NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, is focusing on enhancing people management skills. The procurement process reached the award stage on 18 February 2026, following a direct method below the competition threshold, with the contract active from 12 February 2026 to 11 February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage in public sector growth initiatives. Companies with a focus on leadership development for people professionals, particularly in the healthcare sector, could find the contract beneficial for establishing a foothold in providing specialised programmes. Large enterprises with experience in delivering structured training modules are particularly well-suited to compete in similar contracts, offering a chance for expanded influence and service delivery within the public authority domain like NHS England.

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Notice Title

Developing the People Profession 26/27

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a 12 month contract to CIPD Enterprises under the Light Touch Regime for delivery of multiple cohorts of the following courses: Chief People Officer (CPO) Development Programme Chief People Officer (CPO) and Deputy Chief People Officer Masterclasses Champions of Change Development Programme for People Professionals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014577-2026
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
Large

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
£383,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
Commercial Queries
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

CIPD ENTERPRISES LTD (CIPD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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