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Online course provision for staff training

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for the provision of online courses aimed at staff training and continuous professional development (CPD). The procurement, titled "Online course provision for staff training", falls under the services industry category, specifically related to training services. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. This initiative took place in Liverpool, with the contract period running from 19th August 2025 to 17th August 2026. The award was granted to M&K Update, based in Keswick, on 18th August 2025, with a contract valued at £100,812, excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering bespoke online training solutions. Large-scale providers with experience in delivering comprehensive training services to public sector organisations would find this contract advantageous. The nature of the procurement, executed without competition, indicates a need for specialised, perhaps localised, expertise that aligns closely with the training requirements of NHS staff, showcasing the importance of strong supplier relationships within the sector. Businesses capable of navigating similar direct procurement avenues could expand their reach within the public services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online course provision for staff training

Notice Description

Online course provision for staff CPD training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a260
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059811-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,812 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steph.abbott@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&K UPDATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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