---
title: "Manual Handling Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b781"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Manual Handling Training

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b781

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Manual Handling Training," falls under the services industry category, and it is aimed at providing training for NHSBT staff. The procurement was completed using a limited method, indicating below-threshold limited competition. The award stage was reached on 11th May 2026, with the contract starting on 17th June 2026 and ending on 9th June 2029. The procurement is managed from the NHS Blood and Transplant's Bristol office, and the contract has a gross value of £72,000, with £60,000 net of taxes.

The tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those that can deliver effective manual handling training. Osteopaths For Industry Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Surrey, was selected for the contract, highlighting opportunities for businesses within or outside the healthcare training sector to engage in similar procurement processes. This award demonstrates potential growth for training providers capable of catering to public sector requirements, especially those that utilise limited competition procurement methods. Enterprises skilled in staff training services can position themselves competitively for future opportunities within the NHS and other public bodies.

## Notice

Manual Handling Training for NHSBT Staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057322-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OSTEOPATHS FOR INDUSTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057322-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057322-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofi.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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