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CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Feb 2026 at 13:04

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract under the title "CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner" to Birmingham City University, as part of a programme to enhance safer staffing in the NHS throughout England. This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category and is geographically centred in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement process used was an open procedure, allowing participation from a wide range of bidders, although it was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. The tender period concluded on 5th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 6th February 2026 to 31st March 2028. Notable dates include the award published on 13th February 2026, signifying the conclusion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and organisations specialising in training and workforce planning to engage with NHS England, fostering collaboration and potential growth in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in academic partnerships and those capable of delivering accredited Masters Level programmes will find this contract particularly suitable. With NHS England committed to enhancing staffing sustainability, firms offering innovative workforce solutions will be well-positioned to establish themselves in this essential sector, demonstrating valuable contributions towards the NHS's goal of consistent and safer staffing across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

Notice Description

NHS England designed the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) Safer Staffing Fellowship, a Masters Level workforce planning, delivery and assurance programme currently accredited by Birmingham City University, to support our vision of embedding a sustainable, consistent approach to safer staffing in our NHS in England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef28021a-a894-40f4-8515-24ce9785c6ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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