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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Dudley Group NHSFT

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by NHS England, focusing on the delivery of the "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer" at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, categorised under education and training services, involved a direct award method owing to its below-threshold value, thus foregoing competitive bidding. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the West Midlands, this process reached the contract award and completion stages with the contract status listed as active. The procurement process adhered to a light-touch regime, leveraging a legal framework specified by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was signed on 31st August 2025, and the performance period was from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £23,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, specifically those focused on medical training. Companies experienced in obstetric sonography training would find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise, given the procurement's emphasis on specialised training services for NHS staff. Engaging with such contracts could foster business growth through increased industry footprint and the establishment of enduring partnerships within the public healthcare sector, especially for those capable of providing high-quality educational services aligned with NHS standards and requirements.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Dudley Group NHSFT

Notice Description

Funding to the Dudley Group NHSFT for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008578-2026
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
£23,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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

THE DUDLEY GROUP OF HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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