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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 14:26

Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 09:30

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04 Aug 2026 at 19:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process seeking a Higher Education Institution to provide academic validation, quality assurance, and accreditation services for The Royal Marsden School's educational programmes. This tender, classified under CPV Code 80521000 for training programme services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated between £900,000 and £1,400,000. The tender process started on 4th August 2026, with a submission deadline of 8th September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 17th November 2026 and conclude on 16th November 2031.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for Higher Education Institutions that specialise in providing academic validation and accreditation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare education. The open procurement method invites a range of potential suppliers, fostering competitive proposals that can lead to further collaboration opportunities in education and training services. Although the contract does not place specific preferences on SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an excellent opportunity for larger educational bodies to solidify their position and expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Validation of Existing Programmes and Modules at The Royal Marsden School

Notice Description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Higher Education Institution (HEI) partner to provide academic validation, quality assurance and accreditation services for The Royal Marsden School's undergraduate and postgraduate education portfolio. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a8365af-1fbe-4709-82a7-e137b976a9fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e80acf-20ee-402c-9d39-2a3c295c3778
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2026 - 16 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 6JJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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