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A Kind Life - Respectful Resolution resources

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Basildon, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process entitled "A Kind Life - Respectful Resolution resources," which falls under the industry category of training services within the services procurement category. The process culminated in an award dated 27th February 2026, with the contracting phase starting on 9th March 2026 and ending on 8th March 2027. The tender was executed using a direct procurement method specifically tailored for below-threshold procurements without competition, adhering to special light-touch regime principles. The awarded contract is valued at £16,500 gross with the net amount totalling £13,750.

This procurement initiative opens avenues for business growth by providing training services through both online and in-person formats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations specialising in educational and consulting services will find this tender particularly relevant. A Kind Life Ltd, awarded as the supplier, indicates opportunities for companies with expertise in developing innovative training resources and solutions to collaborate with substantial public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trusts. Businesses that align their capabilities towards respectful resolution and conflict management can benefit from similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Kind Life - Respectful Resolution resources

Notice Description

A Kind Life - Respectful Resolution resources Online and in person training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017914-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 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
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A KIND LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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