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TAVISTOCK EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TET) EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY SUPPORT

NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 17:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TAVISTOCK EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TET) EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY SUPPORT". This process, based in London, seeks external consultancy services within the research and development industry category. Key milestone dates include a supplier engagement day on 18th August 2026 and a future notice slated for 24th August 2026. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, valued at £150,000, under the main procurement category of services. This initiative is a direct outcome of the recent merger with Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Tavistock Education and Training arm.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those offering research and development expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity due to its tailored lot structure encouraging SME participation. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance educational offerings in mental health and social care will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and expansion into the healthcare sector. The partnership with an established NHS entity like NLFT provides a platform to build a strong reputation within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAVISTOCK EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TET) EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY SUPPORT

Notice Description

In 2026, NLFT acquired the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust via merger, including its globally recognized education and training arm, Tavistock Education and Training (TET). TET offers a range of trainings in mental health and social care, including 20 postgraduate programmes validated by university partners and a population of some 1400 students and 3000 learners annually. While TET represents a major strategic asset with a significant international reputation, it currently faces a material sustainability challenge due to a change in the core funding from NHSE. This requires TET to review its offer, both to students and the NHS, and to become more financially independent and sustainable in the long-term.

Planning Information

This supplier day exercise will allow NLFT to engage directly and collaboratively with potential providers to: • Aid with procurement process design. • Inform development of service specification/s and collaborative service delivery options. • Help shape the commissioning and contracting process. • Determine the level of provider interest. • Help enable providers to participate in the process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076452-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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