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IG Practitioner Health & Care certificate

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Planning

27 Mar 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England for the "IG Practitioner Health & Care certificate" aims to provide training certification within the health and care sector. This initiative, categorized under education and training services, is located in the UK and involves regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, and UKI. The procurement process utilizes a pro-bono contract with the latest stage being the award phase, as of 3rd September 2025. The contract will run from September 2025 to September 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension. This procurement involved a limited competition method, with a focus on light touch regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational training and information governance within the health and care industry. Enterprises that can offer tailored online training solutions and possess a comprehensive understanding of IG policies would be ideal candidates. Given the pro-bono nature of this contract, organisations that can leverage NHS promotional channels for wider exposure may find this particularly beneficial, facilitating an increase in market presence and potential business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Notice Title

IG Practitioner Health & Care certificate

Notice Description

Pro-Bono Agreement - To provide an authorised, certified, training offer to those working in IG in health and care. This contract started on the 1st September 2026.

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 9 April 2025 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA PRIVACY SIMPLIFIED LIMITED T/A DPS & BJM IG TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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