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Courses, PRINCE2, ITIL, MSP

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 07:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on acquiring services related to "Courses, PRINCE2, ITIL, MSP" for IT staff training. The contract was awarded to QA Ltd, with the main industry category being Education and Training Services. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the procurement involved a direct, below-threshold process without competition. The contract period extends from 12 March 2026 to 11 September 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £32,621 excluding VAT. The award is in its active stage as of April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering IT and project management certifications such as PRINCE2, ITIL, and MSP. Large organisations capable of delivering quality training programs within the healthcare sector may find this contract particularly beneficial. Companies like QA Ltd, which delivered this service, are well-suited to compete for such contracts, highlighting the demand for specialised training solutions in the healthcare industry. Business growth could be significantly supported by establishing a robust portfolio of public sector clients, reinforcing reputation and expanding service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courses, PRINCE2, ITIL, MSP

Notice Description

Provide courses for IT staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032155-2026
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

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
£32,621 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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