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title: "C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061249"
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# C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061249

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## Summary

NHS England has successfully completed the procurement process for a tender titled "C414621 Soft Skills Training for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GPs." The focus of this tender is on delivering specialised soft-skills training to IMG GP Specialty Trainees in the East of England, with the contract awarded to K2 Geminids Education Ltd. The training aims to enhance competencies such as communication and consultation techniques, teamwork, and professional behaviour, crucial for effective practice within the NHS. This process followed a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on 29th January 2026 and will conclude on 2nd October 2026, with a total value of £17,640 (gross). The procurement, falling under the services category, specifically addresses education and training services within region UKJ, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering programmes that enhance critical soft skills in a professional healthcare context. SMEs like K2 Geminids Education Ltd, which already secured the contract, demonstrate the viability for similarly-sized enterprises to engage with public sector tenders of this nature, especially when they can cater to specific professional training needs. Such contracts potentially unlock collaborations with central government bodies like NHS England, providing substantial growth avenues for companies with expertise in tailored educational offerings.

## Notice

This is for the delivery of specialised soft-skills training programme for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP Specialty Trainees in the East of England. The course is designed to enhance essential competencies, including communication, consultation techniques, teamwork, and professional behaviour, equipping trainees to work effectively in NHS general practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,112 |
| Contracts value | £14,112 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | K2 GEMINIDS EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009383-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009383-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008157-2026
  29th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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