Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - UCL Hospitals NHSFT

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, NHS England acted as the buying organisation for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer, partnering with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier. The procurement falls under the categories of services, specifically education and training services, taking place in London, United Kingdom. The process did not involve competition as it was conducted below the threshold using a direct procurement method. The contract commenced on 26 September 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2026. Despite the contract's completion, a termination notice was issued on 9 June 2026 due to administrative circumstances, marking the formal end of this agreement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare education and training services. Organisations with expertise in medical training, particularly in obstetrics, could leverage this opportunity to align with the NHS, expanding their portfolio and demonstrating competency within the public health sector. Given the direct procurement method and light touch regime, large-scale service providers, such as those experienced in working with central government contracts, would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses located in or capable of operating in the London area are ideally positioned to benefit from such collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - UCL Hospitals NHSFT

Notice Description

Funding to University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054214-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£143,773 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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