---
title: "Professional advocate course - March 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Professional advocate course - March 2026

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a23

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## Summary

On 13th March 2026, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust completed the procurement process for a professional advocate course, offering 18 places by selecting the most cost-effective supplier. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is managed via a limited procurement method designed for below-threshold competitions. The contract began on 29th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement is primarily targeted at public authority central government entities across various regions within the United Kingdom.

The award to the University of Sunderland presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services. Although the current supplier is a large entity, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on professional development and training could find similar opportunities rewarding. The tender process was limited, providing advantage to those who can offer competitive pricing within the UK public education sector. Specifically, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient professional courses across multiple UK regions are well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

18 places on the professional advocate course - March 2026. Quote process completed and the cheapest supplier selected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023108-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,012 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023108-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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