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Community Nursing: Developing a Career in General Practice, Specialist Practice Community Nurse (SPQ), Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)

NHS England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 10:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating as a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Community Nursing: Developing a Career in General Practice, Specialist Practice Community Nurse (SPQ), Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)." This contract, predominantly focused on services within the education and training sector, is planned with a comprehensive engagement deadline set for 20th July 2026. Interested parties must express their interest by registering on the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The tender process is characterised by a light-touch regime, indicating a simplified procurement method, and it covers locations across the United Kingdom, with the contract planned to commence on 1st January 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on training and education services for community nurses, businesses specialising in these domains are well-suited to compete. The procurement's suitability criteria make it a viable opportunity for organisations aiming to engage with NHS England and contribute meaningfully to public health nursing initiatives. The substantial contract period extending up to 2031 with the possibility for renewal presents long-term prospects for providers aiming to enhance or expand their offerings in the field of community nursing education and training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Nursing: Developing a Career in General Practice, Specialist Practice Community Nurse (SPQ), Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)

Notice Description

Request for Information to collect info and opinions about the commissioning of Community Nursing: Developing a Career in General Practice, Specialist Practice Community Nurse (SPQ), Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 12pm 20th July 2026. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060773-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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