Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England centred around the "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer" with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and fell under the category of Education and Training Services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and was classified under "services" in the healthcare sector. It involved a contract valued at £373,730, running from 10th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. Although the contract was initially active, it ended with a termination notice published on 9th June 2026 due to its completion. The process was aligned with the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and took place in London and Devon regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and healthcare training sectors, particularly those that specialise in medical and sonography training. Companies capable of providing high-quality training services to NHS entities may find such procurement initiatives beneficial for growth, especially those looking to establish or expand partnerships with healthcare institutions. This type of procurement favours businesses that can deliver services aligning with NHS standards and requirements, thus offering a platform for providers of specialised training programs to enhance their portfolio and increase their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

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/054223-2026
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
£373,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20259 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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