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02 Jul 2026 at 20:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lifestyle Medicine Bristol Project" was conducted by the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under the central government in Swindon, United Kingdom. The project aims to support undergraduate medical students from the University of Bristol by facilitating a Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching Choice placement in Leros, Greece. This contract was pursued using a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold without competition, in the services category of education and training. The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded to Dorothy House Hospice Care, and was signed and activated on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2029.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational services, especially those specialising in healthcare training and educational placements. Organisations like Dorothy House Hospice Care, which already have expertise in such service provision, are ideal candidates for similar future contracts, potentially fostering significant business growth. It presents a beneficial avenue for businesses focused on niche training initiatives and specialised academic programmes to secure contracts without undergoing competitive bidding processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lifestyle Medicine Bristol Project

Notice Description

The Trust is required to support undergraduate medical students from the University of Bristol undertaking a Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching (LMC) Choice placement in Leros, Greece. This placement forms part of the University of Bristol's approved "Choice" component of the undergraduate medical curriculum, under which students select from a range of educationally approved placement options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062503-2026
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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