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16 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom, pertains to the "CPD Courses 26/27 Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on education and training services. The process employs a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and adheres to the light-touch regime. Key details include the awarding of the contract to the Institute of Biomedical Science on 16th July 2026, with the active contract period spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The total gross contract value is £30,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract's current status being active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those that can deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. SMEs, especially those with expertise in biomedical science education, would find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their client base within central government public authorities. The procurement method used suggests opportunities for suppliers that can offer competitive and high-quality services without the need for a competitive tendering process. Such contracts are beneficial for firms looking to secure long-term partnerships and establish themselves as reliable suppliers in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067236-2026
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
SME

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
£25,000 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

INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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