---
title: "Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Chester)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Provision of Continuous Professional Development Activities (University of Chester)

Buyer: NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST engaging the University of Chester to provide continuous professional development activities. The contract, valued at £50,000 including VAT, falls under the services category and specifically targets personal development training services. This was executed through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract award and signing on 5th May 2026, with an execution period extending until 31st March 2027. The buying organisation is based in Warrington, UK, and the procurement is classified under public authority - central government.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for institutions specialising in training and professional development, especially those able to provide tailored services aligned with the specifications outlined by the NHS Foundation Trust. Large-scale educational organisations, like the University of Chester, are well-suited to compete in this domain, offering their expertise in personal development to support government and health sector needs. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth through increased visibility and alignment with public sector procurement demands.

## Notice

The provision of continuous professional development activities by the University of Chester for the total contract value of PS50,000 (inc VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041157-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041157-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0691b9.json.