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16 Jul 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust involved a direct procurement method titled "CPD Courses 26/27 Imperial College London," focusing on education and training services. This procurement is classified under the services category and pertains to staff training courses provided by Imperial College London. The process, situated within the United Kingdom, specifically Basildon, has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 16th July 2026. The contract, valued at £18,000 gross, commences on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2027. The procurement was executed without competition under a 'below threshold' regime, following a light-touch special procurement regime.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in health sector professional development, to align themselves with the needs of public sector organisations like the NHS. Although the specific procurement was awarded directly to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, it highlights the continuing demand for specialised training courses. Large educational institutions or training companies with an established presence and expertise in healthcare training would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future, potentially expanding their client base within the public sector. Engaging in such strategic partnerships can catalyse business growth through heightened visibility and proven capability in delivering specialised training programmes.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 Imperial College London

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 Imperial College London Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067224-2026
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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

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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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