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20 Jul 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract for CPD Courses for the 2026/2027 year to the University of East Anglia. This contract, classified under the services category with a focus on education and training, pertains to staff training courses and is valued at £70,000, excluding VAT. The procurement followed a direct method, signifying it was sourced below the threshold without competition, and falls under a light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026, with its active period slated from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, located primarily in Basildon, Essex, UKH37 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those that can provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. Given the procurement nature as direct and under the light-touch regime, it underscores the demand for bespoke, high-quality training solutions tailored for NHS staff. Large organisations or educational institutions with capabilities in designing comprehensive CPD modules and a track record of collaborating with public authorities, such as NHS Trusts, would find this contract well-aligned with their service offerings. As larger contracts are increasingly focusing on direct award methods, similar entities can anticipate leveraged growth by establishing connections with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 University of East Anglia

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 University of East Anglia Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068450-2026
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 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

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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