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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - EKUFT

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - EKUFT" has been conducted by NHS England, based in London. The process involves the award of a contract to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Canterbury, Kent. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services, and was finalised on 26 January 2026. The process is now in the award and contract stage, with a contract duration from 2 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold and without competition, and is part of a special light-touch regime.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of educational and training services, especially those experienced with public sector contracts in health service training. Large organisations capable of implementing specialised training programmes could particularly benefit from such opportunities. The specific nature of this contract, focusing on obstetric sonography training, suggests that entities with expertise in health and medical training are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS system can leverage such contracts to foster long-term collaboration and reputation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - EKUFT

Notice Description

Funding to East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKUFT) for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006486-2026
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
£56,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Queries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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