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PNA Training - February 2025 - University of Sunderland

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England awarded a contract to the University of Sunderland for the provision of an accredited Level 7 virtual postgraduate professional clinical nursing leadership training programme. This initiative aims to train registered nurses across England, in alignment with the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) vision of having 1 in 20 nurses trained as Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs). The contract, valued at £51,600, commenced on 5th February 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The procurement process, categorized under "Education and training services," employed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract's completion aligns with the published award date of 19th March 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, professional clinical nursing training. Companies experienced in online learning platforms and healthcare education can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the healthcare training sector. Although this specific tender has been completed, similar future opportunities may be suitable for small to medium enterprises and larger educational institutions focused on expanding their specialised training services. The involvement of a reputable entity like the University of Sunderland highlights the potential for such educational institutions to compete successfully in the public sector procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PNA Training - February 2025 - University of Sunderland

Notice Description

Accredited Level 7 virtual postgraduate level professional clinical nursing leadership training programme for registered nurses across England, to achieve the CNOs vision and objective for 1 in 20 nurses to be trained as PNAs. University of Sunderland VALUE - PS51600 Start Date - 05/02/2025 End Date - 31/03/2025 NO OPTION Sub LTR threshold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ac4baf-2fa5-402f-bbd1-ab4a7a4acd81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29713f93-0f77-4868-ac99-3860be25ee2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
WT&E Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY OF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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