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Provision of learning and development events

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 May 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with the aim of securing services for bespoke learning and development events. This initiative falls within the Education and Training Services industry category and is targeted at NHS organisations in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with a contract titled "Provision of learning and development events" having been signed on 13th April 2025. The contract, valued at £35,000, will run until 13th April 2028. This direct procurement method was below the competitive threshold, allowing for straightforward engagement without the need for a formal competition.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those adept at supporting finance, digital, payroll, procurement, and associated sectors in healthcare. Large-scale organisations that are equipped to design and deliver bespoke training programs will find this contract lucrative. Finance Training Academy, a large supplier from Leeds, has successfully been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business well-suited to serve similar public authority requirements. This opportunity highlights the potential for similar firms to develop tailored services to meet the developmental needs of NHS staff, fostering business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of learning and development events

Notice Description

Bespoke learning and development events to support the continuing development of finance, digital, payroll, procurement and associated staff in NHS organisations across the North West.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Foster
Contact Email
paul.foster17@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCE TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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