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British Society of Pathway re-design Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was carried out by NHS England, based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "British Society of Pathway re-design Echocardiography Physiologist Accreditation," falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The tender process followed a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, as NHS England deemed the British Society of Echocardiography the only suitable supplier due to their exclusive intellectual property rights. The award and contract stages are complete, with the contract signed on 20th January 2026, valued at £165,299 after adjustments, and the service period running until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry, especially those focusing on specialised medical training and accreditation. Organisations or businesses with expertise in echocardiography and strong collaboration capabilities with national health bodies would find substantial growth potential in similar contracts. Opportunities for growth in this sector exist for both large-scale organisations and niche providers with unique or exclusive educational services catering to the healthcare sector. The involvement of the British Society of Echocardiography underscores the importance of well-established partnerships and exclusive rights in securing such procurement contracts.

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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/009561-2026
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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 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
Meena Valambhia
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

BRITISH SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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