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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by NHS England, involves the awarding of a contract titled "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust". It falls under the service category of education and training services, with specific attention to healthcare training. The procurement process utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. The buyer organisation, NHS England, is situated in London, and the contract was awarded to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, located in Walsall. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the contract start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The contract value is pegged at £22,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing training services within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in medical education, particularly obstetric sonography, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement method implies limited competition, which could favour businesses with a strong proposition ready to partner with entities like the NHS for health-centric educational services. Large-scale businesses or those seeking to expand into the healthcare education sector may find such opportunities aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Notice Description

Funding to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06134d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008588-2026
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
£22,600 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

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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