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Communication skills for language and interpersonal skills

NHS England

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14 Aug 2026 at 12:04

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England sought services relating to communication skills, with a focus on language and interpersonal skills. The requirement was for a public-sector health organisation and was associated with NHS England’s London office in Wellington House, Waterloo Road. The procurement covered one lot. The title indicates a requirement connected with developing or supporting language and interpersonal communication, making it potentially relevant to organisations providing communication-skills training, language development or related professional learning services. The stated scope is concise, so suppliers would need to review the procurement requirements to establish the precise delivery model and outcomes expected.

The process reached the tender stage, meaning NHS England invited suppliers to submit offers. It was subsequently terminated: the tender was marked complete, the single lot was complete, and the award was cancelled. The buyer’s reason was that the requirements were unfit for purpose and did not allow NHS England to properly assess and determine the most suitable supplier for the contract’s needs. The cancellation was recorded on 13 August 2026. The procurement therefore does not present a current route to contract under this process, although organisations interested in similar NHS England work may wish to monitor for a revised requirement.

This opportunity was aimed at suppliers able to provide communication-skills expertise covering language and interpersonal skills. Organisations with experience designing and delivering structured learning, development or support in these areas would have been the natural candidates to examine the requirement. Relevant strengths could include subject-matter expertise in communication, the ability to work with NHS or other public-sector customers, and the capacity to deliver a service against clearly defined outcomes. Because the original requirements were judged unfit for purpose, suppliers with experience helping buyers clarify needs, define measurable requirements and assess competing service models may be particularly well placed if NHS England re-runs or reshapes the opportunity.

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Notice Title

Communication skills for language and interpersonal skills

Notice Description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab8a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077637-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
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Procurement Method Details
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Tender Suitability
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Awardee Scale
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Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
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Lots Value
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Awards Value
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Contracts Value
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Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
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Future Notice Date
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Award Date
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Contract Period
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Recurrence
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Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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Postcode Area
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
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Basic Region (ITL 2)
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Small Region (ITL 3)
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Delivery Location
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Local Authority
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Electoral Ward
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Westminster Constituency
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