Tender

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR)

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the delivery of the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme, with a procurement process categorised under the light touch regime using the CPV code 80000000-4, indicative of education and training services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines fast approaching—interested parties must submit their completed ITQ submissions by midday on 1st May 2026. The project is situated in London, and the initial contract term will span 15 months, starting from 1st June 2026, with potential for extension across two additional periods of up to 12 months each. The maximum contract value is set at £180,000, excluding VAT. NHS England serves as the buying organisation, located in Wellington House, London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, especially those adept at providing public health education and development programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to the tender’s suitability provisions. With an open competition procurement method, businesses have the chance to engage in light touch regime projects, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their service offerings in public health education across the Kent, Surrey & Sussex regions. Participating firms will have the opportunity to earn revenue through a call-off basis arrangement without any upfront commitment to spend, fostering financial growth aligned with volume-based delivery excellence. Interested companies should register through the Atamis e-sourcing portal to partake in this promising endeavour.

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Notice Title

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR)

Notice Description

Below threshold tender under the light touch regime. Using the CPV code 80000000-4 Education and training services. Delivery of Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR) The contract shall be awarded for the maximum contract value on a call off basis payable on the volume of activity undertaken with no commitment to spend. Initial contract term of 15 months with the option to extend for 2 periods of up to 12 months each. Option to extend for 2 periods of up to 12 months each. Maximum contract value (including optional extensions) PS180,000.00 (ex VAT) Maximum contract value for the initial term PS60,000.00 (ex VAT) Maximum contract value for each optional extension PS60,000.00 (ex VAT) The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 1st May 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 periods of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035011-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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