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title: "Procurement of Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068abf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Procurement of Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068abf

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by NHS England, focuses on the delivery of the "Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme." Classified under education and training services, the initiative targets the development of individuals within NHS people profession roles. The contract, signed on 23 April 2026, will be active until 15 September 2027, exclusively taking place in London, United Kingdom. As a direct procurement with The NHS Confederation, and executed under a "Below threshold - without competition" method, the process has reached the award stage with a contracted value of £170,000, excluding VAT. The programme adheres to a light-touch regime and aims for quality alignment, accessibility, and participation impact. Key compliance aligns with the legislative framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in bespoke programme delivery. Small to medium-sized enterprises, given the nature and scale of the contract, could leverage this project to establish a foothold in the healthcare sector, particularly in talent development within the NHS. The successful completion of the programme promises enhancement of the directors' leadership capabilities, aiding more effective NHS service delivery, and potentially inspiring future similar initiatives. Aspirants catering to public authority contracts, especially those experienced in non-competitive procurement processes and service delivery, will find this tender strategically beneficial for business growth within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) are contracting with The NHS Confederation for Procurement of national bespoke Aspiring Deputy Directors Programme to support individuals in NHS people profession roles, including delivery and evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | THE NHS CONFEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037612-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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