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title: "CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f7f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-09-11"
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# CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan)

Buyer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f7f6

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## Summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust procured staff training through continuing professional development courses delivered by University of Essex Online and provided by Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited. The requirement is classified as education and training services, covering the 2026/27 course programme. The arrangement is for the Trust’s staff rather than for construction, supplies or clinical treatment. Kaplan is the appointed education provider, operating as an SME. The service is associated with University of Essex Online and is delivered through that higher-education provider. The buyer is Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, Essex. The procurement comprises one completed requirement for the CPD course service.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, under the light-touch regime. Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited was awarded the service. The contract was signed on 20 July 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £15,000 excluding VAT, or £18,000 including VAT. The award covers the single CPD courses requirement. The contract is active and the award remains active. The published title identifies the programme as CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan), with staff training courses as the stated purpose.

This award provides a clear indication that the Trust buys structured continuing professional development and staff training from higher-education or specialist learning providers. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to design or supply relevant professional courses, administer enrolment and learner support, and deliver training through an online university-level model. Experience of serving NHS or other public-sector staff would help demonstrate understanding of workforce needs, governance and reliable course delivery. Providers should be able to manage a defined annual programme and maintain quality across multiple learners and courses. Kaplan’s SME status shows that a smaller specialist education business can be appointed for this type of requirement, provided it has suitable training provision and delivery capacity.

## Notice

CPD Courses 26/27 University of Essex Online (Kaplan) Staff Training Courses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086371-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Postcode area | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Kaplan Higher Education UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086371-2026
  11th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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