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title: "C422213 Framework and Career Pathway - Women's Health"
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# C422213 Framework and Career Pathway - Women's Health

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6cf9a14-c948-4d77-b84a-504f9ee6d20e

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## Summary

NHS England has completed an award process for the "C422213 Framework and Career Pathway - Women's Health" contract. The contract involves developing a national Women's Health career and skills framework, awarded to the Workforce Development Trust. It aims to establish required competencies, a clear career pathway, and deliver training aligned with existing standards. This initiative forms part of the larger Women's Health Strategy, supporting workforce consistency in planning and development. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. With a total contract value of £92,000, the contract period started on 26 February 2026 and is set to end on 31 March 2026. NHS England, located in London, serves as the buying organisation, and the project falls under the education and training services category, specifically aiming to boost skills within the UK.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in education and training services related to healthcare. The development of a structured career pathway for Women's Health could lead to consistent demand for skilled trainers and educators in this field. Businesses that can offer innovative training solutions or have expertise in developing competency frameworks would be well-suited to engage with NHS England on similar projects. The focus on workforce planning and development aligns with interests in expanding service offerings that enhance skills and career growth, thereby allowing businesses to contribute meaningfully and potentially tap into further projects within the NHS's broader strategic health initiatives.

## Notice

Framework and Career Pathway - Women's Health. Awarded to Workforce Development Trust to develop a national Women's Health career and skills framework. The service will define required competencies, create a clear career pathway, and deliver training aligned with existing standards. This work will support workforce consistency, planning, and development, and contribute to the wider Women's Health Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da930b7-8fc2-4c1d-a4ba-4d757d21da0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da930b7-8fc2-4c1d-a4ba-4d757d21da0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da930b7-8fc2-4c1d-a4ba-4d757d21da0b
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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