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04 Aug 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of the Primary Care Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, valued at £45,083, to Clinical Training Ltd. This procurement, classified under the health services industry category, took place under a limited competition procurement method, with the contract awarded on 31st March 2026. It is a 12-month contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement was essential to prevent interruption in training and maintain quality and patient safety in primary care services across Chelmsford, UK. The process falls under the 'award' stage, highlighting that a contract has been successfully signed and activated.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those like Clinical Training Ltd, which are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish themselves as key providers in the healthcare sector, potentially opening pathways for further collaborations within the NHS and other public authority contracts. This could be especially beneficial for businesses with expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, looking to expand their portfolio and develop a reputation within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Essex ICB Primary Care Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD)

Notice Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) (herein "the Authority")'s has undertaken a waiver for a contract to be awarded to Clinical Training ltd for the provision of a Primary Care Continuing professional Development Programme and to continue providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to Primary care workforce as part of a wider program with other providers aswell. Failure of this will result in the cancellation of the CPD program as trainers are already booked and dates planned with the staff having already expressed an interest in the training. Staff will not be able to develop which will impact on the quality of services delivered by primary care and patient safety. The contract is for 12 months from 01st April 2026 until 31st March 2027 and the yearly contract value is PS25,764 and the aggregate value of PS45,083 and is not likely to be extended to exceed the procurement threshold of PS207,702, therefore the ICB only need to issue a Contract Details Notice (CDN) once you have awarded the contract.i.e., there is no requirement to observe a standstill period etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,083 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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