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Membership Network

THE WALTON CENTRE

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre, a central government public authority, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Membership Network," aiming to provide access to training, learning materials, and webinars. This process falls under the services category in the education and training services industry throughout regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. The procurement, performed through a direct method below the competition threshold, reached the contract award stage on 26 March 2026, with the contract active from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027. The value of the contract is £38,228.00, and it has been awarded to Imperial College London, a large-scale supplier.

This tender brings significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in staff development, education, and training services. Organisations adept at providing high-quality online learning solutions and webinars are well-positioned to benefit, particularly given the broad geographical delivery scope across numerous UK regions. Established educational institutions and training organisations capable of innovating within learning materials and network resources would be ideal competitors for similar future opportunities. The contract with Imperial College London exemplifies the demand for services that enhance skill development within public sectors.

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Notice Title

Membership Network

Notice Description

Access to membership network for training, learning materials and webinars

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028149-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,228 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WALTON CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRZAKERLEY
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

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