---
title: "SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0de"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0de

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services for a project titled "SWAST-5078-COR Specialist Reverse Mentoring". This initiative focuses on diversity and inclusion by implementing a reverse mentoring programme pairing under-represented group employees as mentors with senior leaders as mentees. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is set for an open competition below the threshold. Interested suppliers need to submit their quotations by 16th December 2025. The contract will commence on 23rd February 2026 in Exeter, UK, and will run for a period of six months, covering staff development services in the central government public authority category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff development services, particularly those experienced in designing mentorship programmes that address diversity and inclusion challenges. The contract value ranges up to £30,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for SMEs to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. By participating, businesses can establish relationships with the South Western Ambulance Service, aligning their services with the UK health sector's inclusion objectives. The clear emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical compliance in the award criteria further opens doors for competitive and innovative business solutions in the mentoring domain.

## Notice

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has a requirement for the provision of Specialist Reverse Mentoring. The provider is to design and deliver a reverse mentoring program focused on diversity and inclusion, pairing employees from under-represented groups as mentors with senior leaders as mentees. SWASFT is requesting quotations from suppliers for this requirement and for delivery to commence prior to the end of February 2026 and cover a six-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080657-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080657-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080657-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080651-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeToobtainfurtherinformation,includingalldocumentation,pleasefollowthesesteps:1.Logintothesupplierportalathttps://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome2.Locatetheopportunityusing'MyProposalsandQuotes'orin'FindOpportunities'3.ClickRegisterInterest
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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