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Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Chester)

NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST engaging the University of Chester to provide continuous professional development activities. The contract, valued at £50,000 including VAT, falls under the services category and specifically targets personal development training services. This was executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract award and signing on 5th May 2026, with an execution period extending until 31st March 2027. The buying organisation is based in Warrington, UK, and the procurement is classified under public authority - central government.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for institutions specialising in training and professional development, especially those able to provide tailored services aligned with the specifications outlined by the NHS Foundation Trust. Large-scale educational organisations, like the University of Chester, are well-suited to compete in this domain, offering their expertise in personal development to support government and health sector needs. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth through increased visibility and alignment with public sector procurement demands.

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Notice Title

Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Chester)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041157-2026
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 CHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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