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Procurement of Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by NHS England, focuses on the delivery of the "Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme." Classified under education and training services, the initiative targets the development of individuals within NHS people profession roles. The contract, signed on 23 April 2026, will be active until 15 September 2027, exclusively taking place in London, United Kingdom. As a direct procurement with The NHS Confederation, and executed under a "Below threshold - without competition" method, the process has reached the award stage with a contracted value of £170,000, excluding VAT. The programme adheres to a light-touch regime and aims for quality alignment, accessibility, and participation impact. Key compliance aligns with the legislative framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in bespoke programme delivery. Small to medium-sized enterprises, given the nature and scale of the contract, could leverage this project to establish a foothold in the healthcare sector, particularly in talent development within the NHS. The successful completion of the programme promises enhancement of the directors' leadership capabilities, aiding more effective NHS service delivery, and potentially inspiring future similar initiatives. Aspirants catering to public authority contracts, especially those experienced in non-competitive procurement processes and service delivery, will find this tender strategically beneficial for business growth within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are contracting with The NHS Confederation for Procurement of national bespoke Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme to support individuals in NHS people profession roles, including delivery and evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037612-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

THE NHS CONFEDERATION

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