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title: "Inclusive Cultures Initiative for North East and North Cumbria ICS."
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# Inclusive Cultures Initiative for North East and North Cumbria ICS.

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd591ed4-da20-40e6-a2c1-f1e3a54137e2

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Inclusive Cultures Initiative for North East and North Cumbria ICS." This project aims to develop, design, and implement an inclusive cultures programme focusing on leaders and BAME employees within the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 30th June 2021 and invitations to tender due by 7th July 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £50,000, and the location of service delivery is in the North East of England. The classification of this procurement falls under personal development training services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with expertise in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering similar programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could not only contribute to community welfare but also enhance the successful bidders' visibility and reputation in the healthcare and public service sectors.

## Notice

A collaborative provider is sought to support North East and Yorkshire Leadership Academy (NEYLA) and the Integrated Care System (ICS) with the development, design and implementation of an inclusive cultures programme for leaders and BAME employees within the NE&NC ICS. To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4319&Culture=en-GB Closing Date for Expression of Interest 12:00 noon 30th June 2021 Closing Date for Invitation to Tender 12:00 noon 7th July 2021 Additional information: A collaborative provider is sought to support North East and Yorkshire Leadership Academy (NEYLA) and the Integrated Care System (ICS) with the development, design and implementation of an inclusive cultures programme for leaders and BAME employees within the NE&NC ICS. To express an interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4319&Culture=en-GB Closing Date for Expression of Interest 12:00 noon 30th June 2021 Closing Date for Invitation to Tender 12:00 noon 7th July 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd9aa4b-87a9-4b0c-8805-0cf20e44b2df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Under Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd9aa4b-87a9-4b0c-8805-0cf20e44b2df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd9aa4b-87a9-4b0c-8805-0cf20e44b2df
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4319&Culture=en-GB

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