Scope
Description
Provision of conflict resolution training
Total value (estimated)
- £540,000 excluding VAT
- £648,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month optional extension period
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x 12 month optional extension period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bids must be submitted through the Atamis e-tendering portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | Cost | 30.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Restricted timelines
Contracting authority
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTN-2617-YXZW
Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 5DD
United Kingdom
Email: strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - central government