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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded by NHS England involved a direct award for the provision of obstetric sonography training services. The titled contract "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust" was awarded to the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. This falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - without competition," fitting the light touch regime for services. The contract status is active, covering the period from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a total value of £17,600.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large-scale educational and training service providers, particularly those specialising in medical and healthcare sectors. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-quality, specialised training can leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the central government public authority sector. Collaborating with renowned institutions like the NHS can also enhance reputation and credibility, leading to potential future procurement prospects. Businesses focused on innovative training methodologies and comprehensive programme delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Notice Description

Funding to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006524-2026
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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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