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North West Skills Development Network

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 May 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "North West Skills Development Network" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority situated at Liverpool Road, Chester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for "Membership organisation services". The process was completed without competition as a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2025, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £14,365.20 GBP. The main supplier chosen for this contract is the Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Warrington, UK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities within the UK's public service sectors, particularly for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering membership services across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Businesses experienced in providing specialised services to NHS bodies would find such tenders advantageous, as they underscore the need for robust networks and developmental services catered to NHS organisations and their staff. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio by partnering with significant public authorities, thereby expanding their operational footprint within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

North West Skills Development Network

Notice Description

Membership of North West Skills Development Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028398-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.rogers5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON & HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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