Learning & Development to Support Policy & Improvement in the NHS

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 11:19

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, initiated a tender process titled "Learning & Development to Support Policy & Improvement in the NHS." This procurement was aimed at enhancing knowledge, skills, and capability among local NHS health and care leaders, aligning with NHS England's policy within the strategic framework of the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan. The procurement process was executed using a direct method under a light-touch regime and was concluded as a non-competitive, below-threshold acquisition. The contract, awarded to NHS Confederation, a large VCSE entity, commenced on 3rd October 2025 and was originally set to conclude by 31st March 2026. Despite successful execution, the contract officially ended with a termination notice and was valued at £460,000 net.

This procurement presented a notable opportunity for large-scale organisations and service providers specialising in education and training sectors. Businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored learning and development services, particularly those experienced in the health sector, stood to benefit from this contract. While the tender did not involve competitive bidding, insight into the process and its successful execution by NHS Confederation could provide valuable business intelligence and strategic alignment for future similar opportunities in policy support and organisational development frameworks. The tender's completion illustrates the continuing demand for specialised service providers equipped to navigate public health improvement initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

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/056141-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20258 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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 CONFEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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