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Communication Skills EOLC

University of the West of England

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10 Aug 2026 at 16:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England bought communication-skills education relating to end-of-life care (EOLC), classified as special education services under CPV 80340000. The requirement supports students registered on the relevant course or programme, with fees payable in accordance with the contract. The University of the West of England is the buying organisation, based at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. Delivery is associated with the Bristol and surrounding South West area. The selected provider is Dorothy House, a hospice and small or medium-sized enterprise based in Winsley, near Bradford on Avon. This is a specialist education and healthcare-related service rather than the supply of physical goods or construction work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. There was one completed lot. Dorothy House was awarded the contract on 30 July 2026. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Its value is £27,720 excluding VAT, or £33,264 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The arrangement concerns services for the University of the West of England’s registered students, with payment based on the contractual fee arrangement. The process therefore records a completed, low-value specialist education purchase made directly from a named provider rather than a competed tender.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of the West of England for specialist teaching or training in communication skills for end-of-life care. A credible future competitor would need subject expertise in end-of-life-care communication, the ability to provide education to registered higher-education students, and experience translating sensitive clinical or care practice into structured learning. Relevant providers may include hospices, specialist healthcare charities, clinical educators and organisations with established links to professional or academic training. Dorothy House’s selection indicates that a small or medium-sized specialist provider can meet this type of requirement. Businesses considering similar work should be able to demonstrate appropriate teaching capability, reliable delivery for student cohorts, and an understanding of the communication needs of patients, families and care professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Skills EOLC

Notice Description

Communication Skills EOLC - start date 6/2/26 - students registered fee as per contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the West of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dorothy House

Further Information

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