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WHTHT - Qualified Person (QP) Training

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Nov 2025 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the "WHTHT - Qualified Person (QP) Training" contract. This service-focused contract, categorised under education and training services, addresses a vital need within the industry. Located in Watford, UKH23, the trust awarded the contract through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, valid from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, was formalised with Reading Scientific Services Ltd, a large supplier based in Reading, UKJ11. The legal framework underpinning the award derives from the UKPGA 2023/54, demonstrating the trust's adherence to statutory requirements. The award was marked active on 16th October 2025, showcasing the timely execution of the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specializing in educational training services. Businesses adept in offering comprehensive training modules, particularly within the healthcare sector, stand to benefit from similar future contract opportunities. The direct award method, utilised here to expedite the procurement process, indicates an advantageous path for organisations with existing relationships or demonstrated competencies that resonate with the trust's operational directives. Large companies with resources to meet certification requirements and rapidly deploy services would be especially poised to capitalise on such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHTHT - Qualified Person (QP) Training

Notice Description

WHTHT - Qualified Person (QP) Training, direct award via a waiver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071593-2025
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
£11,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Hansraj Dhayan
Contact Email
hansraj.dhayan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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