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10 Jun 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Medication Training" was carried out by Wigan Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Wigan, UK. This service-based contract, valued at £29,999, aims to support training within the Adult Health & Social Care and Children and Families directorates. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and was awarded on 1st June 2026, with the contract active until 31st May 2027. The delivery of services will be managed within the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on personnel, education, and health and social work services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in education and training within the health and social care sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in personnel-training services and a solid track record in the industry are well-positioned to compete in similar future offerings. Given the positive feedback on the training services provided, businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational solutions in health and social care would be ideal candidates for upcoming collaboration opportunities. With an active role, Compass Skills Training Limited has already established a precedent in this procurement exercise, highlighting the potential for other businesses to enter or expand within this domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medication Training

Notice Description

Medication training is vital for service delivery in both our Adult Health & Social Care and Children and Families directorates. Feedback for the Medication Training has been extremely positive and we would like to continue working with them to deliver this training for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054723-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS SKILLS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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