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Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

01 Aug 2024 at 17:33

Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England (NHSE) has commenced a tender for the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme, aimed at supporting the nursing and Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce in cancer care. This procurement seeks bids from qualified entities to provide education and training services under an open procedure, with a maximum financial envelope of £635,000, exclusive of VAT. The procurement is divided into two lots: £435,000 for a Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care (Qualification in Speciality) and £200,000 for a Professional Development and Clinical Leadership module. The contract period is set to begin on 25 March 2024 and end on 24 March 2025, with the option to extend for another year. The deadline for tender submissions is 2 October 2023 at 12:00pm (midday).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in healthcare and professional development. Providers with experience in creating and delivering qualification programmes and leadership training will find this contract particularly suitable. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in addressing long-standing challenges in the cancer care sector, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and contribute to the professional growth of the workforce. The tender is open to all qualified entities, with bids to be submitted electronically, ensuring fair competition and transparency.

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Notice Title

Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) commenced a tender to support the provision for Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024224-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Ambrose, Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net, sarah.ambrose@hee.nhs.uk
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

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