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25 Jun 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for the "Skills Development Network - DDaT 2026-28" to the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement method used was a direct award, due to it being below the threshold and proceeded without competition. The contract commenced on 17th June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £19,680 GBP, with a net amount of £16,400 GBP. The contract has been documented and registered under legal basis 2023/54 within UK government legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and staff development, particularly those capable of providing training within the healthcare sector. Although the contract was directly awarded, understanding the nature of such procurement processes can help businesses align their services to be considered for similar future opportunities. Companies offering vocational training and personal development solutions, especially those that have established relationships with NHS trusts or similar public authorities, can see potential growth by participating in procuring contracts within this niche. Building capabilities to meet public authority requirements for service delivery within specified budgets is crucial for successfully competing in this domain.

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Notice Title

Skills Development Network - DDaT 2026-28

Notice Description

SLA / access agreement with another NHS body - Skills Development Network under County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059831-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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