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Professional advocate course - March 2026

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

On 13th March 2026, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust completed the procurement process for a professional advocate course, offering 18 places by selecting the most cost-effective supplier. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is managed via a limited procurement method designed for below-threshold competitions. The contract began on 29th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement is primarily targeted at public authority central government entities across various regions within the United Kingdom.

The award to the University of Sunderland presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services. Although the current supplier is a large entity, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on professional development and training could find similar opportunities rewarding. The tender process was limited, providing advantage to those who can offer competitive pricing within the UK public education sector. Specifically, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient professional courses across multiple UK regions are well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Professional advocate course - March 2026

Notice Description

18 places on the professional advocate course - March 2026. Quote process completed and the cheapest supplier selected.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£15,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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