Award

Costs for Staff Course plus Accommodation

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, involved awarding a contract for "Costs for Staff Course plus Accommodation." This contract falls under the services category and includes costs for a two-day course for 15 delegates, including accommodation and refreshments. Located in Whiston Hospital, Prescot, the buyer organisation operates within the public authority central government sector. The procurement was completed as of 7th November 2025, and the contract period spanned from 29th October 2025 to 28th November 2025. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and service sectors, especially those providing hotel services, as identified by the award to Body & Mind Unlimited. SMEs with capabilities in organising corporate courses and providing accommodation services in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Such contracts can provide business growth by establishing relationships with public sector organisations, particularly with health trusts requiring training and accommodation services for their staff. The contract value of £12,428.40 GBP illustrates the potential financial benefits involved. Businesses should stay informed of similar tenders to leverage these opportunities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Costs for Staff Course plus Accommodation

Notice Description

Costs for a 2 day course for 15 delegates, plus accommodation and refreshments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072094-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,357 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BODY & MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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