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21 Jul 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, UK, undertook a procurement process for CPD Courses for the years 2026/27. This procurement, under the industry category of education and training services, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The process, now in the award and contract stage, has been completed with SCM Medical Training Ltd, a supplier located in London. The contract, valued at £30,000, is active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with the legal basis referenced as UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th July 2026 and the contract notice publication on 21st July 2026.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those that offer continuous professional development services. Given the procurement method employed, smaller enterprises or SMEs with niche expertise in medical and staff training services, similar to SCM Medical Training Ltd, would find opportunities in such processes advantageous. The light-touch regime applied highlights the potential for simplified engagement, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their clientele within the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 SCM Medical Training

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 SCM Medical Training Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068708-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SCM MEDICAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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