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Leading Operational Excellence programme

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 May 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government, focuses on the "Leading Operational Excellence Programme" in the services category. This programme, which centres on specialist training services, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The current procurement stage is the award, with the contract status marked as active, having begun on 2nd February 2026 and set to conclude by 2nd February 2027. The procurement method was below the threshold with an unknown specific method under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing training services, given its focus on specialist training across various UK regions. SMEs like The King’s Fund, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the ideal candidate type—possessing the necessary expertise in training services within the healthcare sector. This is an excellent growth opportunity for similar SMEs aiming to expand their scope within the public procurement domain, particularly those with capabilities to deliver training and operational excellence programmes that align with NHS requirements.

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Notice Title

Leading Operational Excellence programme

Notice Description

Leading Operational Excellence programme February 26 - February 27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,974 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE 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
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KING'S FUND

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