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06 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Nottingham Trent University seeks to secure services for the "Provision of Conflict Resolution Training" to be delivered across its Clifton and Mansfield campuses. This contract falls under the medical education services category and involves a comprehensive design and delivery service, particularly targeting students in medical and nursing-related fields such as Paramedic and Occupational Therapy programmes. The award was completed and the contract with DISTINCTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED commenced on 15th July 2026, set to run for two years with the option for three additional one-year renewals. The total contract value is £200,000 including VAT, and it was procured via a 'Below threshold - unknown' method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in conflict resolution and medical education. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector, especially SMEs like DISTINCTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, would find this project highly beneficial. The ability to deliver both pre-sessional and practical, in-person training sessions makes it well-suited to organisations with robust instructional design and delivery capabilities. The location within the Midlands and South-East regions also benefits businesses with operational bases in these areas, facilitating ease of service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Conflict Resolution Training

Notice Description

The Nottingham Trent University IHAP is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a service to design and deliver all Conflict Resolution Training to students at Nottingham Trent University Clifton and Mansfield campuses for the below courses: * Year 1 BSc/MSc Paramedic students * Cert HE Ambulance Technician Students * Year 1 BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy students * Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing students * Nursing Associate students The training should be delivered in two parts: 1) Any pre-sessional learning will need to be prepared by supplier and may need to be hosted on NTU systems. The Supplier will send the material to the University, and the Module Leads will upload into the NTU NOW system. 2) Practical sessions in person. Course presentation method, format and material. * Any pre-sessional learning as required. * In person skills development - 3 hours Cost is PS200,000 including VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c460
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISTINCTION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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