---
title: "Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f2c

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has completed a direct procurement for the delivery of training materials titled "Crucial conversations for mastering dialogue." Located in Manchester, UK, this procurement falls under the services category and targets staff training. The process, which was below threshold and conducted without competition, commenced with an award pending as of 27th January 2026. The contract spans from 28th January 2026 to 12th November 2026, offering an opportunity for supplier engagement in staff development initiatives. The procurement is aimed at equipping up to 800 users with necessary materials, alongside a platform access for 8 users and certification for trainers.

This tender presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in staff training services. Personal Strengths Publishing Ltd, a supplier based in Watford, GB, has been involved, highlighting the tender's suitability for SMEs. The contract, valued at £124,800, demonstrates demand for expertise in training facilitation. Businesses with capabilities in developing and delivering comprehensive training solutions would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings in the health and care professional development sector.

## Notice

Delivery of materials for 800 users, access to the training platform for 8 users, trainer certification for 8 users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006903-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERSONAL STRENGTHS PUBLISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006903-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nice.org.uk

## Provenance

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