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Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Salford)

NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust, involved the provision of continuous professional development activities by the University of Salford. The process falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on personal development training, and took place in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct, below-threshold process conducted without competition, with the entire contract valued at £50,000 including VAT. The award was completed and became active on 5th May 2026, with the contract running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, in accordance with UK legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and professional development services. Organisations with expertise in personal development training could find value in such contracts, particularly those that have the capability to swiftly mobilise and provide specialised services tailored to the needs of public health institutions. This could include universities and private firms with strong ties to the health sector, looking to expand their reach and contribute to workforce skill enhancement within central government public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Salford)

Notice Description

The provision of continuous professional development activities by the University of Salford for the total contract value of PS50,000 (inc VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041034-2026
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 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
NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE

Further Information

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