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The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England led a procurement process to secure a Higher Education Institution for the validation of a Geriatric Medicine MSc programme, targeting NHS specialty trainees and allied health professionals. The contract, awarded to the University of Greater Manchester, involves delivering educational services in the North West of England. Key aspects include academic management, student registration, and maintenance of quality standards, to be carried out between 13th January 2026 and 13th January 2029. This contract enters the 'Award' stage with a procurement method that was 'open' and classified as 'below threshold - open competition'. The value of the contract is £36,000 GBP, aimed specifically at education and training services, with legalities governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides a substantial platform for business growth, especially for large Higher Education Institutions with expertise in medical education. Organisations with a robust capacity to manage academic programmes, ensure quality standards, and provide digital educational support are well-suited to this type of engagement. The opportunity underscores the importance of partnerships between public agencies and educational bodies, ensuring that specialised training is available to develop a highly skilled healthcare workforce. The procurement was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which aligns with broader social value agendas.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)

Notice Description

Contract for a Higher Education Institution (HEI) to partner in delivering a Geriatric Medicine MSc programme for NHS specialty trainees and allied health professionals. The HEI will manage all academic aspects, including student registration and support, appointing an external examiner, maintaining academic standards and quality, and providing an online platform for course materials and assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
NHSE Commercial Enquiries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER

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