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20 Jul 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CPD Courses 26/27 Eden Learning", was initiated by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of education and training services and is part of a services procurement. It has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 16th July 2026, and services set to commence on 1st September 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold and without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £25,000 net (£30,000 gross), will conclude on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in professional development and training services. Companies positioned in the education sector, particularly those adept in designing and delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, are well-suited for such contracts. The direct award to The Eden Trust (Eden Learning), a large supplier, indicates that organisations with a strong track record in similar services could benefit from exploring similar opportunities. By capitalising on these projects, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish solid partnerships within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 Eden Learning

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 Eden Learning Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068083-2026
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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 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

THE EDEN TRUST (EDEN LEARNING)_

Further Information

Notice Documents

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