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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - South Warwickshire University NHSFT

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerning the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer is managed by NHS England, with funding directed to the South Warwickshire University NHS Trust. Located at Wellington House in London, NHS England serves as the buying organisation under the 'Public authority - central government' classification. This award, in the 'services' category focusing on education and training, marks the completion of a procurement process described as 'below threshold - without competition', initiated as a direct procurement. The training offer is part of a 'light touch' regime, with the process reaching the award stage as of 26th January 2026. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026.

This procurement provides a targeted opportunity for businesses offering education and training services, specifically in obstetric sonography. With a total contract value of £17,600, enterprises with relevant specialisation can leverage this award to establish or strengthen relationships within the NHS framework, particularly with large healthcare organisations like the South Warwickshire University NHS Trust. Suitable businesses for such opportunities are typically those with capabilities in bespoke healthcare training, especially those willing to engage in below-threshold direct procurement processes. This contract represents a vital point of entry for companies aiming to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - South Warwickshire University NHSFT

Notice Description

Funding to South Warwickshire University NHSFT for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006509-2026
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
£17,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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