---
title: "Communication Skills EOLC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e082"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of the West of England"
published: "2026-08-10"
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# Communication Skills EOLC

Buyer: University of the West of England  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e082

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## Summary

The University of the West of England bought communication-skills education relating to end-of-life care (EOLC), classified as special education services under CPV 80340000. The requirement supports students registered on the relevant course or programme, with fees payable in accordance with the contract. The University of the West of England is the buying organisation, based at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. Delivery is associated with the Bristol and surrounding South West area. The selected provider is Dorothy House, a hospice and small or medium-sized enterprise based in Winsley, near Bradford on Avon. This is a specialist education and healthcare-related service rather than the supply of physical goods or construction work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. There was one completed lot. Dorothy House was awarded the contract on 30 July 2026. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Its value is £27,720 excluding VAT, or £33,264 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The arrangement concerns services for the University of the West of England’s registered students, with payment based on the contractual fee arrangement. The process therefore records a completed, low-value specialist education purchase made directly from a named provider rather than a competed tender.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of the West of England for specialist teaching or training in communication skills for end-of-life care. A credible future competitor would need subject expertise in end-of-life-care communication, the ability to provide education to registered higher-education students, and experience translating sensitive clinical or care practice into structured learning. Relevant providers may include hospices, specialist healthcare charities, clinical educators and organisations with established links to professional or academic training. Dorothy House’s selection indicates that a small or medium-sized specialist provider can meet this type of requirement. Businesses considering similar work should be able to demonstrate appropriate teaching capability, reliable delivery for student cohorts, and an understanding of the communication needs of patients, families and care professionals.

## Notice

Communication Skills EOLC - start date 6/2/26 - students registered fee as per contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075881-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,720 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of the West of England |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Dorothy House |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075881-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075881-2026
  10th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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