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title: "University Courses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# University Courses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99f056d5-1d57-40eb-a2f5-11e88b7b7bec

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## Summary

The procurement for university courses by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage. The contract involves the supply of education and training services for the 2026/27 academic year, valued at £500,000. It was awarded to Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. The buyer, located in Poole, United Kingdom, executed the award decision on 12th November 2025, making the award notice publicly available on 20th April 2026.

The tender presents opportunities for institutions skilled in delivering academic services to collaborate in education. While this contract does not specify eligibility for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a significant opportunity for universities and training organisations to expand their offerings within the educational industry. Having contracts with notable entities like University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust can bolster reputations and facilitate long-term relationships within the academic sector. Additionally, involvement in such frameworks allows institutions to streamline their services and potentially access further opportunities as they arise.

## Notice

Only offer to the Trust for the 16 month period for the supply of University courses for the 2026/27 academic year. Awarded to Bournemouth University and Health Sciences University via Salisbury Managed Procurement Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5382e6de-c77d-42ef-a5b2-a9663c7541c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5382e6de-c77d-42ef-a5b2-a9663c7541c3
- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1cd5cf-c702-4297-8769-bfb3e07e7683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5382e6de-c77d-42ef-a5b2-a9663c7541c3
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1cd5cf-c702-4297-8769-bfb3e07e7683
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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