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07 Jul 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "Learning Networks for Strategic Commissioning and Neighbourhood Health (SCDP)" in the services category. The contract involves running a 10-month programme featuring learning networks, aimed at supporting strategic commissioning for neighbourhood health. These will be conducted via in-person sessions in London combined with virtual engagements. The contract was awarded without competition under the light-touch regime, with a procurement method described as direct, and was signed on 16th June 2026. The programme is set to run from 16th June 2026 to 15th April 2027, with a total contract value of £285,000 gross.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those with expertise in health sector strategy and management. With NHS England leading the initiative, companies with experience in delivering professional training and development services, particularly targeting senior leaders and commissioners in the health sector, would find this project aligns closely with their competencies. The focus on strategic commissioning and neighbourhood health suggests an opportunity for organisations experienced in healthcare innovation and system management to influence future health strategies through peer learning and resource sharing.

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Notice Title

Learning Networks for Strategic Commissioning and Neighbourhood Health (SCDP)

Notice Description

NHSE has awarded a contract to deliver a 10-month programme of learning networks to support strategic commissioning for neighbourhood health. Four peer learning networks (18-20 members each; c.72-78 senior ICB leaders), delivered through a blend of in-person London sessions and virtual sessions, supported by practical resources and an end-of-programme synthesis report capturing cross-ICB themes, barriers/enablers and recommendations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063760-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NHS ALLIANCE

Further Information

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