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title: "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2e2

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## Summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, has successfully completed its procurement process titled "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Workforce Education - GWH." This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically within the "Public authority - central government" classification. The procurement process utilised a direct method, specifically operated below the threshold without competition. The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract to provide these essential workforce education services. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to continue until 31st August 2028, each worth £120,000. This service is crucial for maintaining the professional skills and competencies of the Trust’s staff, aligning with statutory and regulatory requirements.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for educational institutions specialising in workforce development and professional training. Although this specific award has been completed, similar tenders may emerge, providing opportunities for organisations capable of delivering high-quality, accredited educational programmes. Businesses with experience in catering to healthcare education needs, particularly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining NHS standards, could position themselves as valuable partners for future tenders. This procurement highlights the potential for growth by fulfilling the continuous learning and development needs of healthcare organisations across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Workforce Education provision for clinical and non-clinical staff. This is essential to ensure staff maintain professional skills, knowledge, and competencies in line with statutory, regulatory, and professional obligations. Current internal capacity does not allow the Trust to deliver these courses in-house, making external provision necessary. The Trust requires an external provider that can deliver accredited modules, aligned with workforce development priorities and NHS standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062507-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 21:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062507-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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