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title: "NHSLA.NAT.388"
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# NHSLA.NAT.388

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb5e65b2-2125-4d5b-a3c0-293f5568275a

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for NHSLA.NAT.388 Learning and Career Development Survey interviews/focus groups. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £11,950 in GBP, with a contract period from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The location of the procurement is in Leeds, LS2 7UE, England. The main procurement category is services, specifically health services, under CPV code 85100000.

This tender by NHS England provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to offer research and analysis services in the healthcare sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in identifying and addressing systemic barriers impacting workforce diversity in coaching and mentoring. The deadline for the tender period was 6th February 2023, and the contract award was made on 8th March 2023.

## Notice

NHSLA.NAT.388 Learning and Career Development Survey interviews/focus groups Provision of research and analysis into the cause of systemic barriers which lead to a lack of representation of the diverse healthcare workforce in Coaching and Mentoring registers and support provision. The contract covers the identification and review of evidence of systemic barriers which impact both the uptake of coaching from underrepresented groups, and the attraction of aspiring and qualified coaches and mentors from underrepresented groups. This includes providing a report of findings, with a comprehensive set of recommendations, by end March 2023, for action in 2023/24 as part of the national coaching and mentoring strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235fff1-7d67-46ff-96ef-2ecc6d9c7925 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,950 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVAS CONSULTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235fff1-7d67-46ff-96ef-2ecc6d9c7925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c235fff1-7d67-46ff-96ef-2ecc6d9c7925
  8th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a54d2170-a32e-4824-9af6-80d176b30f10
  NHSLA.NAT.388 Contract Award Notice - Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd (REDACTED)

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