Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Knowledge Academy

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Knowledge Academy" was conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Basildon, UK. This process pertains to the education and training services industry and is classified under a "light touch" regime. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is now in the award and contract stages, with the award date being 19th June 2026. The contract, valued at £75,000 net and £90,000 gross, starts on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st August 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those capable of delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. Large enterprises like The Knowledge Academy, which has already been awarded the contract, are emblematic of the suppliers that would flourish under similar procurement opportunities. Such projects present substantial potential for growth in delivering targeted staff training solutions to large entities such as NHS trusts, which are continually investing in workforce development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Knowledge Academy

Notice Description

Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Knowledge Academy Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057919-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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