---
title: "Leading Operational Excellence programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696e0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Leading Operational Excellence programme

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696e0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government, focuses on the "Leading Operational Excellence Programme" in the services category. This programme, which centres on specialist training services, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The current procurement stage is the award, with the contract status marked as active, having begun on 2nd February 2026 and set to conclude by 2nd February 2027. The procurement method was below the threshold with an unknown specific method under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing training services, given its focus on specialist training across various UK regions. SMEs like The King’s Fund, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the ideal candidate type—possessing the necessary expertise in training services within the healthcare sector. This is an excellent growth opportunity for similar SMEs aiming to expand their scope within the public procurement domain, particularly those with capabilities to deliver training and operational excellence programmes that align with NHS requirements.

## Notice

Leading Operational Excellence programme February 26 - February 27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043562-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,974 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KING'S FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043562-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kingsfund.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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