DHSC: National Workforce Develop. Framework & Training: Nonclinical Work & Health

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The Authority is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop a national workforce development framework and training curriculum for the non-clinical work and health workforce. The requirement is intended to support greater consistency in skills, competencies, training and professional development across a diverse workforce operating across health, employment and local delivery settings. The contract will be delivered in two core phases: Phase 1 - Workforce development framework The supplier will develop a nationally applicable workforce development framework for the non-clinical work and health workforce. This will include: a) a core competency framework and skills profile; b) high-level guidance on supervision models; c) advisory articulation of career progression routes and pathways; d) principles and expectations for continuing professional development (CPD); e) evidence and landscape review; f) structured stakeholder engagement with employers, workforce representatives, clinical colleagues, programme leads and other relevant stakeholders; g) synthesis of findings into a report setting out agreed baseline competencies and advisory recommendations. Phase 2 - Training design and development The supplier will design and develop a baseline national training curriculum aligned to the Phase 1 competency framework. This will include: a) curriculum design covering core knowledge, skills and behaviours; b) development of specialist learning content where required; c) preparation of learning materials suitable for digital and blended delivery, including scripts, assessments, case studies and guidance; d) collaboration with NHS England's Technology and Enhanced Learning team to support digitisation, testing and refinement; e) securing independent accreditation or quality review of the learning content before transfer for digitisation. The training curriculum is expected to cover areas such as work and health, employment and employability, reasonable adjustments, fit notes, relevant employment law, common health conditions, neurodiversity, mental health, safeguarding, multidisciplinary working, referral pathways, employer engagement, coaching techniques and local support offers. Maximum budget available: PS1,600,000 including VAT The supplier must be able to operate across complex multi-stakeholder systems and demonstrate relevant expertise in work and health, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, competency framework development, curriculum design, learning content development, project management and quality assurance. The initial delivery period for Phases 1 and 2 is expected to be approximately 15 weeks, with Phase 1 estimated at 5 weeks and Phase 2 estimated at 10 weeks. The maximum contract term is 24 months, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to 24 months. The Authority may also commission optional additional activity during the contract period, including revised or additional learning content and facilitated face-to-face or blended delivery, subject to internal approval.

Planning Information

This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine final specifications, decide the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement. We are now sharing draft specifications, the proposed procurement approach and the planned procurement timetable, and invite suppliers to provide feedback via a Microsoft Form. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: 1-Understanding market capability 2-Decide on final Procurement Strategy 3-Get feedback on Specifications 4-Identify any barriers 5-Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition Interested parties can access all relevant documentation, including the PME Document, via the Atamis system at: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects, searching using contract reference C452719. The PME Document provides further information on the project and includes a link to a Microsoft Form. The Form contains a questionnaire focused primarily on testing market interest, supplier capability, the proposed specification, pricing model, delivery timelines, KPIs, risks, procurement approach and social value. It also provides suppliers with the opportunity to raise wider questions or comments on the proposed approach. The questionnaire will be open for responses until 17:00 (BST) on 10/07/2026. These documents can be accessed without registration. However, suppliers who are not already registered on Atamis should register in advance, as registration will be required in order to tender for the contract once the opportunity is published

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb11
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058947-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 6 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SW1H 0EU
Post Town: South West London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location: TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: St James's
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058947-2026
23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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