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Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England recently completed a procurement process titled "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer," hosted by the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This initiative, categorised within the education and training services sector, was aimed at providing funding to the Southwest Imaging & Training Academy. As it took place in London, the procurement method was direct, under a light-touch regime and below threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract, valued at £373,730, began on 10th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Key stakeholders include NHS England as the buyer and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as the supplier.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those specialised in healthcare training. The direct award to a large trust, such as the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, underscores the importance of having established capacities and relationships within NHS frameworks. Businesses with expertise in healthcare training and those able to deliver large-scale educational programmes can benefit by positioning themselves as capable partners for similar future procurements. The focus on obstetric sonography training highlights an opportunity for organisations with a niche in medical imaging education to expand or refine their services within the scope of public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Notice Description

Funding to Southwest Imaging & Training Academy (SWITA) - hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008598-2026
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
£373,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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