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CNO Safe Staffing Academic Partner

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Jun 2023 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CNO Safe Staffing Academic Partner" tender was successfully completed by NHS England. This contract, valued at £168,868, was awarded to Birmingham City University. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2025, with a tender deadline of April 13, 2023. The contracting authority, NHS England, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, aimed to enhance workforce planning in the healthcare sector by offering a Masters Level workforce planning programme.

This tender presents an opportunity for academic institutions or training service providers specialising in higher education services to engage with NHS England in delivering a robust educational programme on safer staffing practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. By partnering with the buying organisation, businesses can contribute to the development of evidence-based decision-making capabilities in NHS organisations to ensure safe and effective staffing across the healthcare sector in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNO Safe Staffing Academic Partner

Notice Description

NHS England designed the CNO Safer Staffing Fellowship, a Masters Level workforce planning, delivery and assurance programme to support our vision of embedding a sustainable, consistent approach to safer staffing in our NHS in England. Following an Open OJEU tendering process NHS England has appointed Birmingham City University for this work. Ensuring evidence-based decision-making on safe and effective staffing is fundamental for all NHS organisations. Strong support to Trusts and Executive Directors in achieving this is essential. The CNO Safer Staffing Fellowship is a robust educational programme to provide this support to NHS organisations and is taught to Masters level by expert academics and practitioners. This will be a 2 year contract delivered over academic years September 23 - August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e813243b-473d-4136-afba-478f5cb47ae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea126004-0bb4-4509-ab01-e7681073391b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,868 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,868 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 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
Natalie Hailwood
Contact Email
natalie.hailwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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