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Off-Site Training Facilities

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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27 Feb 2026 at 20:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for securing off-site training facilities. The tender involved a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, for educational and training services in the healthcare sector. The contract award to New College Swindon includes the licensing of three training rooms, enabling the effective continuation of staff training from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with the potential for extension until 2028, subject to CPD funding. The contracting authority finalised the agreement on 27th February 2026, and the contract period allows for a renewal option up to 12 months, providing flexibility in planning future training schedules.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale education providers or organisations specialising in healthcare training services. It is well-suited for enterprises capable of offering quality training environments for professional development programs, focusing on healthcare worker inductions and community training sessions. The deal marks an opportunity for businesses to connect with public authorities like NHS Foundation Trusts, facilitating partnerships that can expand their service offerings in the public sector. Moreover, the option for contract renewal could ensure long-term collaboration and stable revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-Site Training Facilities

Notice Description

The Great Western Hospital (GWH) delivers a broad range of academy training courses and developmental programmes to support staff professional development, including healthcare support worker inductions, safeguarding, and community training. Due to on-site space limitations, GWH has entered into a licensing agreement with New College Swindon for the use of three training rooms to deliver academy training programmes. This arrangement is funded through the CPD budget and enables GWH to continue providing essential staff training in an appropriate learning environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

New College Swindon

Further Information

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