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MCIPS Academy - MER and WB

NHS ENGLAND

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:25

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27 Jun 2025 at 13:56

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, has completed the procurement process for the "MCIPS Academy - MER and WB" contract. This initiative is part of the broader NHSE CIPS Academy and aims to provide commercial accreditation through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply for NHS staff, including the work-based route and management entry route. The contract, with a gross value of £1,761,422.55, was awarded via a direct procurement method due to CIPS being the sole provider facilitating these specific accreditation routes. The contract was signed on 15 August 2025, commenced on 18 August 2025, and is set to run until 31 July 2027, with a possible extension until 31 July 2028. Given its focus on education and training services, this contract falls under the "light touch" special regime within the services category.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in professional accreditation. Although in this instance the direct award method was used owing to the technical reasons associated with the single supplier availability, similar contracts could arise for other sectors where niche expertise is required. Organisations offering educational services that cater to specialised accreditation needs or those that can collaborate with large public sector bodies like NHS England could eventually find opportunities for collaboration. With a focus on continued professional development and workforce enhancement, this area promises growth opportunities for enterprises that can adapt or extend their services to meet such specific training and accreditation demands.

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Notice Title

MCIPS Academy - MER and WB

Notice Description

National This case is part of the overall NHSE CIPS Academy. This contract covers the work based route and management entry route to get NHS Staff commercial accredited with MCIPS

Procurement Information

As CIPS are the only provider in the market to offer this service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05511f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,467,852 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,467,852 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
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
2
Supplier Names

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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