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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award by NHS England, located at Wellington House in London, pertains to an Obstetric Sonography Training Offer. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically within the healthcare sector. The awarding of the contract, now active, was directed to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Notable dates include the contract period starting on 2nd September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 1st September 2025. This procurement process was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, under a special "lightTouch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training services sector, as the awarded contract focuses on developing specialised medical training programmes. This creates growth opportunities especially for organisations capable of delivering high-quality, bespoke educational services tailored to healthcare professionals. This contract paves the way for service providers in the healthcare learning and development domain to forge alliances and expand their offerings with institutions like the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT

Notice Description

Funding to Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006530-2026
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
£28,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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