Tender

SWAST-5073-COR AET Courses

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) courses. This public procurement process falls under the education and training services category and is designated as a below-threshold open competition. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with important deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 26th November 2025, and the tender period closing on 28th November 2025. The services are intended to commence on 8th December 2025, concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement is reserved for Devon, indicating a specific geographical focus. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via the designated supplier portal.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and technical training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Devon with the capacity to deliver high-quality educational programmes will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The emphasis on commercial criteria highlights the importance of competitive pricing, while technical requirements must meet the pass/fail criteria. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings to a public authority and potentially form a long-term partnership with a key player in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5073-COR AET Courses

Notice Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has a requirement for the provision of courses in the Level 3 Award in Education & Training ("AET"). SWASFT is requesting quotations from suppliers to meet both delivery methods on the requirement and for delivery to commence prior to 31st March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075682-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alasdair Rust
Contact Email
alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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