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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jul 2026 at 21:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, has successfully completed its procurement process titled "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH." This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically within the "Public authority - central government" classification. The procurement process utilised a direct method, specifically operated below the threshold without competition. The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract to provide these essential workforce education services. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to continue until 31st August 2028, each worth £120,000. This service is crucial for maintaining the professional skills and competencies of the Trust’s staff, aligning with statutory and regulatory requirements.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for educational institutions specialising in workforce development and professional training. Although this specific award has been completed, similar tenders may emerge, providing opportunities for organisations capable of delivering high-quality, accredited educational programmes. Businesses with experience in catering to healthcare education needs, particularly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining NHS standards, could position themselves as valuable partners for future tenders. This procurement highlights the potential for growth by fulfilling the continuous learning and development needs of healthcare organisations across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH

Notice Description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Workforce Education provision for clinical and non-clinical staff. This is essential to ensure staff maintain professional skills, knowledge, and competencies in line with statutory, regulatory, and professional obligations. Current internal capacity does not allow the Trust to deliver these courses in-house, making external provision necessary. The Trust requires an external provider that can deliver accredited modules, aligned with workforce development priorities and NHS standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062507-2026
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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