Communication Skills for Consultation, Observation and Feedback

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    "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.\nContract length is 24 months, with one optional 12 month extension.\nThe 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).\nThe deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 10th July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).\nLate 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.\nThe 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.\nFurther 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.\nhttps://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects",
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