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title: "Commissioning in Practice - Applied Action Learning (named in previous notices as Strategic Commissioning Framework - Development Programme)"
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# Commissioning in Practice - Applied Action Learning (named in previous notices as Strategic Commissioning Framework - Development Programme)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e0

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## Summary

NHS England has initiated a selective procurement process for the "Commissioning in Practice - Applied Action Learning" programme, focused on education and training services within the health sector. The competitive procedure spans multiple stages, beginning with an expression of interest deadline on 26th June 2026 and concluding with an award period ending on 18th September 2026. The contract, based in London, is valued at £10,800,000 gross and will run from 5th October 2026 to 4th October 2028, with potential renewals based on further funding. This procurement aims to enhance commissioning capabilities across Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other stakeholders, aligning with the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive support to large healthcare teams. Given the nature of the programme, consortium bids are encouraged, creating space for collaboration among firms of different sizes, including SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with a robust background in providing structured learning experiences, digital learning solutions, and operational support to healthcare organisations would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, offering growth potential through participation in a long-term NHS initiative.

## Notice

Following widespread engagement with ICBs, national and regional teams, and external stakeholders, in November 2025 the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework was published and in February 2026 the NHSE Executive approved the establishment of a two-year funded programme of development support to strengthen commissioning capability in line with the Framework. The purpose of this procurement is to secure a supplier who can deliver 'Commissioning in Practice - Applied Action Learning' This will be a structured action learning programme and on the ground support with circa 100 participants from every ICB with local system partners as well as places for commissioners employed currently by NHSE taking teams on a journey towards commissioning differently for population health. There will also be opportunities for all members of the ICB and wider system to take part in peer learning and at scale masterclasses, scale webinars and e-learning. These will cover the whole commissioning cycle and enablers as outlined in the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework including understanding and quantifying need (qualitative and quantitative), developing strategy, setting outcomes, market assessment and development, capitated payment models, contract management and evaluation. Due to the nature of the different skills that will be required to deliver this programme NHS England are encouraging consortium bids.

### Planning Information

NHS England would like to invite interested Suppliers to take part in a market engagement event scheduled for 3 December 20025 at 11:00 – 12:30.
The purpose of the market engagement is to:
Provide an overview of:
o the current Practice Level Support (PLS) programme (ending March 2026) 
o the Primary Care context.
• Describe the Modern General Practice, Practice Level Support delivery specification from April 2026
• Proposed Contractual Model
• Overview of the procurement process and potential timelines
• Question & Answer session
You can register your interest at the following link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a63516f6-384c-4aa8-95d8-2b68f0836fa8@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053352-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053345-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 16:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073715-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053352-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053345-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073715-2025
  13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a63516f6-384c-4aa8-95d8-2b68f0836fa8@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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