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Personal Strengths Publishing ltd - SDI Facilitator Training and Licences

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process to acquire SDI Facilitator Training and Licences from Personal Strengths Publishing Ltd. This procurement, under the 'lightTouch' regime and categorised as staff training services, was performed below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on the 17th of March 2026, with a period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, reflecting the Trust’s commitment to staff development. The award status is active, and the procurement process is marked as complete, showcasing efficient procurement handling by the Trust.

This tender can unlock significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in staff training services, particularly those offering innovative facilitator training programmes. The procurement method, without competition, highlights a streamlined avenue for businesses equipped to provide tailored solutions that meet specific organisational needs. Given the high demand for skill enhancement in public authority sectors, companies with expertise in training and personnel development are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities, encouraging both regional and sector-specific growth through partnerships with public organisations like NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Strengths Publishing ltd - SDI Facilitator Training and Licences

Notice Description

Personal Strengths Publishing ltd - SDI Facilitator Training and Licences Renewal of Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024108-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSONAL STRENGTHS PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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