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CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Sep 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust procured staff training through continuing professional development courses delivered by University of Essex Online and provided by Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited. The requirement is classified as education and training services, covering the 2026/27 course programme. The arrangement is for the Trust’s staff rather than for construction, supplies or clinical treatment. Kaplan is the appointed education provider, operating as an SME. The service is associated with University of Essex Online and is delivered through that higher-education provider. The buyer is Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, Essex. The procurement comprises one completed requirement for the CPD course service.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, under the light-touch regime. Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited was awarded the service. The contract was signed on 20 July 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £15,000 excluding VAT, or £18,000 including VAT. The award covers the single CPD courses requirement. The contract is active and the award remains active. The published title identifies the programme as CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan), with staff training courses as the stated purpose.

This award provides a clear indication that the Trust buys structured continuing professional development and staff training from higher-education or specialist learning providers. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to design or supply relevant professional courses, administer enrolment and learner support, and deliver training through an online university-level model. Experience of serving NHS or other public-sector staff would help demonstrate understanding of workforce needs, governance and reliable course delivery. Providers should be able to manage a defined annual programme and maintain quality across multiple learners and courses. Kaplan’s SME status shows that a smaller specialist education business can be appointed for this type of requirement, provided it has suitable training provision and delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan)

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan) Staff Training Courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086371-2026
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited

Further Information

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