Award

Masters in Public Health (Public Health (Global Health)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 14:10

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, involves the award of a contract to the University of Birmingham for the delivery of a Masters in Public Health (Global Health). This process falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically coded as CPV 80000000. The location of the project's delivery is the United Kingdom, with NHS England based in London. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 24 July 2025. The contract value is £245,000, and the service is set to commence on 1 April 2024, continuing until 30 September 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, characterised as a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale educational institutions with expertise in delivering specialised training programmes, such as postgraduate diplomas and Master's degrees. Organisations adept at providing comprehensive public health education services will find this contract particularly fitting for expanding their academic offerings and strengthening partnerships with government entities. By engaging in such contracts, educational providers can enhance their reputation and credibility within the higher education sector, thereby facilitating further opportunities for business growth. Small or medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises were noted as having less suitability for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Masters in Public Health (Public Health (Global Health)

Notice Description

Contract with the University of Birmingham to deliver a Masters in Public Health / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate. Below LTR Threshold Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-affb7346-37ab-4fc4-8edb-e46069ecec01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a363b671-6fef-4e87-b575-325a9755120d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce 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

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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