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C422825 Proud2bOps National Network

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for the "C422825 Proud2bOps National Network" has been awarded by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London. The contract, which falls under the services category related to education and training, has been awarded to Proud2Bops Community Interest Company, located in Nottingham. The procurement was executed through a direct method below threshold without competition, marking the contract's stage as complete. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a contractual value of £140,000 excluding VAT (£168,000 inclusive). This initiative aims to enhance operational leadership within health and care by providing networking events, learning sessions, and forums for idea sharing and talent development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in education and training services, especially those focused on the health and care sectors. Businesses that provide innovative solutions for leadership development and possess expertise in operating management networks would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. Proud2Bops Community Interest Company’s involvement underlines the potential for larger-scale firms to partner with public authorities in facilitating improvements in NHS operational leadership. The project fosters growth by integrating organisational leaders and managers, thereby strengthening the NHS’s capability to identify and nurture emerging talent within the operational framework.

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Notice Title

C422825 Proud2bOps National Network

Notice Description

Proud2bOps is a national network for operational managers and leaders in health and care. It brings leaders together through events, learning sessions, and peer forums to share ideas, get support, and develop their skills. The network also helps identify emerging talent and strengthen NHS operational leadership, with activities shaped alongside NHS England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018682-2026
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
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

PROUD2BOPS COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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