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UK4

Communication skills for language and interpersonal skills

  • First published: 03 June 2026
  • Last modified: 03 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab8a
Published by:
NHS England
Authority ID:
AA20005
Publication date:
03 June 2026
Deadline date:
20 June 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

To provide communication skills support for language and interpersonal skills for doctors, dentists and pharmacists in training in the east of England region.The intention is to award a contract for an initial period of 24months, with the option to extend for a further 1 period of up to 12 months.The deadline for completed ITT submissions is 19th June 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 ITT.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

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

C447649

Procurement description

To provide communication skills support for language and interpersonal skills for doctors, dentists and pharmacists in training in the east of England region.

The intention is to award a contract for an initial period of 24months, with the option to extend for a further 1 period of up to 12 months.

The deadline for completed ITT submissions is 19th June 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 ITT.

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

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

84000.00 GBP to 84000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2028

Contracting authority

NHS England

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd

Town/City: London

Postcode: SE1 8UG

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY

NUTS code: UKI45

Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Lot value (estimated)

84000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

108000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 July 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

1 periods of 12 months

Simple description of award criteria

60% Technical

10% Social value

30% Commercial

Submission

Tender submission deadline

19 June 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 June 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:Phone: 0800 9956035E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

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