---
title: "Skills Development Network - DDaT 2026-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# Skills Development Network - DDaT 2026-28

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd0a

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for the "Skills Development Network - DDaT 2026-28" to the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement method used was a direct award, due to it being below the threshold and proceeded without competition. The contract commenced on 17th June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £19,680 GBP, with a net amount of £16,400 GBP. The contract has been documented and registered under legal basis 2023/54 within UK government legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and staff development, particularly those capable of providing training within the healthcare sector. Although the contract was directly awarded, understanding the nature of such procurement processes can help businesses align their services to be considered for similar future opportunities. Companies offering vocational training and personal development solutions, especially those that have established relationships with NHS trusts or similar public authorities, can see potential growth by participating in procuring contracts within this niche. Building capabilities to meet public authority requirements for service delivery within specified budgets is crucial for successfully competing in this domain.

## Notice

SLA / access agreement with another NHS body - Skills Development Network under County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059831-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059831-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059831-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18249

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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