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Learning & Development to Support Policy & Improvement in the NHS

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, finalized by NHS England, was aimed at providing learning and development activities to enhance the skills of local NHS health and care leaders. This initiative aligns with NHS England's policy and improvement priorities. The procurement process was conducted under the "Learning & Development to Support Policy & Improvement in the NHS" contract. It was undertaken as a direct procurement method categorized under services, specifically focusing on education and training services. The contract, valued at £552,000 gross, began on 3rd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The NHS Confederation, located in London, served as the supplier, and the main procurement activity was completed without competition under a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering educational services, particularly those with expertise in training and consultancy within the healthcare sector. Companies that excel in tailoring educational content to meet specific organisational improvement goals would find this environment lucrative, particularly those familiar with the NHS framework and its strategic objectives. Large-scale organisations, similar to NHS Confederation, would likely be well-positioned to handle the scope and nuances of such contracts. This process underscores the need for businesses to align with public sector objectives, potentially opening doors to further collaboration within the UK government's healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Learning & Development to Support Policy & Improvement in the NHS

Notice Description

Provision of learning and development activities for local NHS health and care leaders to enhance knowledge, skills and capability in relation to NHS England's policy and improvement priorities in the context of the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015147-2026
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

NHS CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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