--- title: "Communication Skills for Consultation, Observation and Feedback" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Communication Skills for Consultation, Observation and Feedback Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6a.json) ## Summary NHS England invites tenders for the provision of communication training services, specifically targeting skills in consultation, observation, and feedback. The procurement process falls under the "Education and Training Services" category and is being executed through an open competition. Interested parties must submit their tender applications by 10th July 2026, midday, as late submissions will not be accepted. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, focusing on regions like UKH, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026 and extend through July 2028. The potential extension would take it into 2029, contingent upon performance and requirements laid out in the contract terms. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in educational services, especially those with expertise in advanced communication training. With an emphasis on technical, commercial, and social criteria, SMEs and VCSEs stand a strong chance of being competitive. The procurement seeks innovative providers capable of delivering bespoke training sessions and engaging in shared decision-making processes, with an outlined financial envelope totalling £96,000, excluding VAT, over three years including potential extensions. Participation requires registration on the Atamis e-sourcing portal, a process providing equal access and visibility to all eligible suppliers. Such a contract is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint within the UK public health sector, adhering to high standards of communication and training excellence. ## Notice NHS England is looking to procure a supplier for Communication Skills for Consultation, Observation and Feedback to provide 1:1 sessions in order to address advanced communication skills including data gathering, effective history taking, the impact of structure, explanation, planning, shared decision making and high level consultation skills. Contract length is 24 months, with one optional 12 month extension. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS96,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total (PS32,000 ex VAT per year for initial 24 month contract, PS32,000 ex VAT for 12 month extension). The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 10th July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059111-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000 | | Lots value | £96,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059111-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059111-2026 23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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