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University Courses

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:22

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for university courses by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage. The contract involves the supply of education and training services for the 2026/27 academic year, valued at £500,000. It was awarded to Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. The buyer, located in Poole, United Kingdom, executed the award decision on 12th November 2025, making the award notice publicly available on 20th April 2026.

The tender presents opportunities for institutions skilled in delivering academic services to collaborate in education. While this contract does not specify eligibility for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a significant opportunity for universities and training organisations to expand their offerings within the educational industry. Having contracts with notable entities like University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust can bolster reputations and facilitate long-term relationships within the academic sector. Additionally, involvement in such frameworks allows institutions to streamline their services and potentially access further opportunities as they arise.

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Notice Title

University Courses

Notice Description

Only offer to the Trust for the 16 month period for the supply of University courses for the 2026/27 academic year. Awarded to Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University via Salisbury Managed Procurement Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f056d5-1d57-40eb-a2f5-11e88b7b7bec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5382e6de-c77d-42ef-a5b2-a9663c7541c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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