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17 Jun 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Manual Handling Training," falls under the services industry category, and it is aimed at providing training for NHSBT staff. The procurement was completed using a limited method, indicating below-threshold limited competition. The award stage was reached on 11th May 2026, with the contract starting on 17th June 2026 and ending on 9th June 2029. The procurement is managed from the NHS Blood and Transplant's Bristol office, and the contract has a gross value of £72,000, with £60,000 net of taxes.

The tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those that can deliver effective manual handling training. Osteopaths For Industry Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Surrey, was selected for the contract, highlighting opportunities for businesses within or outside the healthcare training sector to engage in similar procurement processes. This award demonstrates potential growth for training providers capable of catering to public sector requirements, especially those that utilise limited competition procurement methods. Enterprises skilled in staff training services can position themselves competitively for future opportunities within the NHS and other public bodies.

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Notice Title

Manual Handling Training

Notice Description

Manual Handling Training for NHSBT Staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSTEOPATHS FOR INDUSTRY

Further Information

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