---
title: "Media training services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06849d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Media training services

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06849d

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed a procurement process for media training services, specifically designed to enhance the skills of its spokespeople in handling media interactions and improving public perception. Situated in Manchester, this procurement falls under the 'Staff training services' category and adheres to legislation 2023/54, reflecting NICE's commitment as a central government authority. The tender process, initiated with limited competition below threshold levels, concluded with an award dated 16 April 2026. The contract period is set from 17 March 2026 to 31 January 2030, with an option for a 12-month renewal, focusing on the provision of media training courses through a closed framework agreement.

This contract provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in professional training services, particularly those well-versed in media training, to engage with a key government body. Media First Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to compete in future tenders. Companies offering integrated staff training solutions or those looking to extend their service portfolio can position themselves as strong contenders in upcoming opportunities, benefiting from this sector's growth within the public services framework. With no participation fees required, businesses can pursue growth in collaboration with government bodies like NICE, leveraging the framework's structure to potentially expand service offerings across other public authorities.

## Notice

Staff training framework for media training to spokespeople, to ensure that media training sessions prepare trainess for handling a range issues and to further strengthen the way NICE is represented in the media and perceived by the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034905-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | MEDIA FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034905-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034905-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details 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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