Communication Skills for Consultation, Observation and Feedback

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bb6aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£96k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 Jun 2026

Deadline 10 Jul 2026

Description

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 £96,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total (£32,000 ex VAT per year for initial 24 month contract, £32,000 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

Scope

Reference
C454997
Total value
£96,000 excluding VAT
£120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2028
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2029

One 12 month extension

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
East of England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
30 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
10 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
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 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition