---
title: "Thrive - Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ec"
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published: "2026-01-23"
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# Thrive - Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ec

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## Summary

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Thrive – Strategic Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Senior Leaders." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, with a particular focus on developing leadership capacities among senior midwifery and neonatal leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds. The tender was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, beginning with a call for tenders and progressing through to the awarding of contracts. The process concluded with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026, and it became active from 19th January 2026. The contract's duration extends to 19th August 2027, with a potential renewal of up to five months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational content design and delivery, particularly those that can offer expertise in diversity within leadership frameworks. Companies that excel in developing training programmes for the healthcare sector, especially those with experience in inclusivity and leadership development, will find this type of tender well-aligned with their services. The awarded contract, valued at £60,000, showcases NHS England's dedication to enhancing diversity at leadership levels and opens doors for providers who can deliver impactful and culturally responsive programmes.

## Notice

The Chief Midwifery Office plan to commission a supplier to 1) co-design and develop teaching and learning materials and then 2) deliver and evaluate a leadership development programme specifically for senior midwifery and neonatal leaders from ethnic minority groups and backgrounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | MAAHA PEOPLE (RUBHI LTD TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:06 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006055-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005799-2026
- 26 Sep 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006055-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005799-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060023-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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