This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - East and North Herts NHS Trust" was conducted by NHS England, a central government public authority located in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and was focused on the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust as the supplier. The contract was initiated through direct procurement below the threshold without competition, described under the 'light touch' regime. The contract, valued at £373,720 GBP, commenced on 16 December 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2026. However, as of 9 June 2026, the contract was officially terminated, with the termination publication delayed due to administrative reasons.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in healthcare training services, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and sonography. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for entities that maintain strong relationships and demonstrate competence within the healthcare sector, particularly those that can deliver specialised training within the framework of public sector contracts. Additionally, organisations adept at navigating 'light touch' procurement regulations and adequately servicing large-scale public institutions could leverage their expertise to secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Obstetric Sonography Training Offer - East and North Herts NHS Trust

Notice Description

Funding to East and North Herts NHS Trust for the Obstetric Sonography Training Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054241-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£373,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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