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WEQAS Accreditation

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent WEQAS Accreditation procurement process, led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has reached its completion stage. Based in Chester, UK, this public sector tender falls under the services category, specifically certification services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. Essential dates include the contract period from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2027, with the contract having been signed on 13 May 2026. The Cardiff and Vale College has been awarded the contract to provide these services at a gross value of GBP 21,360.24.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the certification services industry to expand their portfolio, particularly those specialising in accreditation services. Given its nature of a direct award without competition, organisations with existing relationships or specialised capabilities in similar NHS frameworks could find it beneficial. Large entities, such as educational institutions or established certification providers, may find similar opportunities lucrative for business growth, especially in collaboration with public health authorities or government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WEQAS Accreditation

Notice Description

WEQAS Accreditation for COCH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051881-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 13 May 2027 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cardiff & Vale College

Further Information

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