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Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England invites tenders for the provision of coaching services for trainee doctors, dentists, and pharmacists, as part of their Professional Support and Wellbeing (PSW) service in the East of England. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an active status, and is scheduled to conclude with the submission deadline on 20th August 2026 at 12:00pm. The contract will span 36 months with an estimated value of £36,000, excluding VAT, and falls under the category of education and training services. Interested parties must register and submit their bids through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring compliance with the set submission guidelines.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in coaching, particularly those with experience in healthcare or professional development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial due to its suitability for such entities. With an emphasis on technical competence, commercial value, and social value, businesses adept in delivering tailored, one-on-one coaching support can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand operations in the healthcare training industry.

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Notice Title

Coaching services for trainee doctors, dentists and pharmacists

Notice Description

This project is to provide time-limited, structured 1:1 support to help doctors, dentists and pharmacists in training clarify goals, develop insight, and make practical, sustainable changes in how they approach challenges in training and work via the Professional Support and Wellbeing (PSW) service in the East of England (EoE). . Coaching is to be delivered by a contracted external coaching provider and is arranged by PSW as part of an agreed support plan. Contract length is 36 months. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS36,000 exc. VAT. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 20th August 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072045-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
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
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

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