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Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Open University

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jun 2026 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract, titled "Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Open University", under the industry category of education and training services, with The Open University acting as the supplier. This procurement process was conducted through a direct, below-threshold method without competition, aligning with the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £75,000, with a gross amount of £90,000, was signed on 29th June 2026 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. This contract is located at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, UK, noted for its completion in the award stage as per the procurement status.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering educational services, especially those with expertise in CPD training. Although the procurement method was direct, organisations with scalable operations and a substantial track record, akin to The Open University's profile, would find similar future opportunities advantageous for expansion. The educational sector often demands highly specialised and accredited services, suggesting that businesses with a focus on comprehensive training solutions tailored to healthcare professionals may benefit significantly by positioning themselves for participation in comparable tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Open University

Notice Description

Med Ed HEE Funded - CPD Courses 26/27 The Open University Staff Training Courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060817-2026
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
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 OPEN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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