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02 Jul 2026 at 21:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its membership with NHS Elect for the period from April 2026 to March 2027. This procurement, identified by the title "NHS Elect Membership -GWH", falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026 and signed on the same date, with the total contract value amounting to £30,730 (excluding VAT). The award status is active, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in providing organisational development and training services. Companies specialising in leadership training, coaching, service improvement support, or digital learning could find potential growth opportunities by monitoring similar procurement needs from public sector bodies like NHS trusts. Large enterprises currently in the market offering bespoke workshops are well-suited to compete in future processes designed to expand organisational capabilities and development within the public sector. Leveraging such memberships aids in building a robust service portfolio and establishing a foothold in government contracts focused on operational improvement and efficiency.

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Notice Title

NHS Elect Membership -GWH

Notice Description

The Trust requires renewal of its annual NHS Elect Membership for the period April 2026 - March 2027. NHS Elect provides organisational development, leadership training, coaching, service improvement support, digital learning, and a token-based system for bespoke workshops and OD activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062508-2026
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
£30,730 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 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
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

NHS ELECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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