Planning

Lot 3 Retention Solutions including Professional Development, Mandatory Training, Training Assessments and LMS

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 May 2026 at 09:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 14:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is presently in the planning phase of a significant procurement initiative titled "Recruitment, Reward, and Retention Solutions - Lot 3 Retention Solutions". This initiative focuses on learning and development across healthcare, public, private, and third sectors within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the retention aspect of employee solutions. Key dates to note include a milestone engagement session due by 7th June 2026, with an open procurement method, aligning with the legal framework governed under the UKPGA 2023/54. The framework's contract period starts on 1st December 2026 and concludes on 1st December 2028, with the potential for renewal, underscoring its strategic importance in the service industry category.

This framework presents a robust opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on health and personal development training, technical training, vocational training, and e-learning services. The lot allocation encompasses mandatory clinical and non-clinical training, professional development, managed service via LMS, and training assessments. Businesses that excel in these areas stand to benefit substantially given the framework's expansive budget of £145 million, grossing up to £174 million. Participation in this initiative could lead to long-term partnerships with public sector entities, offering businesses a platform to expand their service offerings and build a reputation within an influential framework in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3 Retention Solutions including Professional Development, Mandatory Training, Training Assessments and LMS

Notice Description

The procurement encompasses five distinct lots within the Learning and Development framework: Lot 3a provides mandatory clinical training for healthcare professionals, such as infection prevention, safeguarding, and basic life support; Lot 3b delivers professional development opportunities for all staff, including leadership, management, and specialist skills; Lot 3c ensures mandatory non-clinical training, covering health and safety, GDPR, equality and diversity, and fire safety; Lot 3d offers a managed service with a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate booking, tracking, and management of training records; and Lot 3e focuses on training assessment, conducting needs analysis, evaluating effectiveness, and providing feedback to optimise future programmes and align learning with organisational goals.

Planning Information

We would like to invite you to participate in our pre-market engagement for the upcoming Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions framework due to launch at the end of 2026. This initiative aims to connect suppliers with a diverse customer base across the healthcare, public, private, and third sectors The framework will incorporate four independent elements, Recruitment Solutions (including applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee screening), Reward Solutions (employee benefits and car leasing), Retention Solutions (learning & development, managed service, training assessment), and Occupational Health Services & EAP. Sessions will take place in person or virtually. Organisations identified as having expertise in one or more of these areas are invited to join us for our premarket engagement sessions, where we’ll explore market analysis, service provision, commercials, compliance, software, social value, documentation, and support in depth. To submit expressions of interest, please email HealthTrust at thrs@htepg.com, clearly indicating which lot your inquiry pertains to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044251-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80420000 - E-learning services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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