AwardedAwarded 28 August 2026

Provision of Manual Handling & Basic Life Safety Training

University of Derby · Education

In brief

University of Derby awarded training and education work to A to E Training & Solutions.co.uk on 28 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £570,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 14 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The provision of Manual Handling & Basic Life Safety training to all University Placement Students, in accordance with NHS Guidelines. This includes all induction training, annual, or bi-annual refresher training, for all University Students, due to attend a placement within an NHS or Social Care setting. Training dates to be agreed with the successful supplier, with planned sessions occurring throughout the academic year. All training is to be delivered on-site, and will involve practical sessions (including training on the use of manual handling aids, and basic life safety equipment).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
A to E Training & Solutions.co.uk (SME)
4 bids received
£590,000
Awarded 28 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 047192-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071190-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082246-2026

About the buyer

University of DerbyLast 12 months

Procurements

12

Awards

4

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From notice 047192-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 May 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.