Award

Medical staff Manual Handling

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 09:13

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee recently completed an open tender process for the "Medical staff Manual Handling" services, classified under the medical education services industry category (CPV code: 80320000). This procurement process was to provide qualified staff and necessary resources for delivering manual handling training to medical personnel, primarily in Dundee, within the UKM71 region. The procurement, covered by the GPA, was initiated on 15 January 2026 and culminated in an award on 9 March 2026. Despite the cancellation of some lot elements, the contract was awarded to NHS Tayside with a signed contract value of £580,000, focusing on quality and price with a 40:60 ratio respectively. The procurement process adhered to the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in medical education services who are registered with the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme (SMHPS). Businesses equipped to provide NHS-standard manual handling equipment and facilities, along with certified trainers, would be ideally suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The requirement for services to be delivered in both Dundee and Fife suggests scope for regional providers. The open procedure and emphasis on electronic submission indicate a streamlined process accessible to qualified SMEs, as evidenced by one SME bid in this procurement cycle.

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Notice Title

Medical staff Manual Handling

Notice Description

Medical staff Manual Handling

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of qualified staff, resources and locations to deliver Medical staff Manual Handling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS TAYSIDE

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