British Society of Pathway re-design Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed a direct procurement process for services titled "British Society of Pathway re-design Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation." This contract falls under the education and training services industry sector and involves a light-touch regime. The procurement method was below threshold and conducted without competition due to the British Society of Echocardiography's exclusive rights to the intellectual property. The contract was signed on 20th January 2026 and remains active until 31st March 2027. The location for this tender process is London, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those aligned with the healthcare sector. Although the contract has been directly awarded to the British Society of Echocardiography due to their unique capabilities, other businesses in related fields may seek collaborations or subcontracting opportunities as the market for echocardiography physiologist accreditation continues to evolve. The contract value suggests a substantial investment in professional accreditation services, highlighting potential growth areas for businesses involved in healthcare education and training technologies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

British Society of Pathway re-design Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation

Notice Description

British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) holds intellectual property (IP) and exclusive rights, with no reasonable alternatives available. They are the only British National Body who provides Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06159a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059433-2026
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
£165,299 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

BRITISH SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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