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Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (Edge Hill University)

NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities", focusing on personal development training services. This contract, valued at £50,000 including VAT, was awarded to Edge Hill University, a large-scale supplier. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, the trust is classified under central government public authorities. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically aimed below the competition threshold. The contract, initiated and signed on 5th May 2026, will be active until 31st March 2027, marking the completion of the award stage in the procurement cycle.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the professional development and educational services sector. With the contract being awarded to a well-established educational institution like Edge Hill University, companies specialising in similar educational activities and services may find it beneficial to align themselves with public sector needs to secure future opportunities. By understanding procurement methods that focus on direct awards below a competitive threshold, businesses can strategise to strengthen their offerings and positioning to compete for such contracts in public sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (Edge Hill University)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06919d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041109-2026
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

EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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