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CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

NHS England

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for an academic partner to deliver the Chief Nursing Officer's Safer Staffing Fellowship programme, a vital element in sustainable workforce planning and staffing within NHS organisations. Located in London, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th October 2025. The contract period spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2028. This opportunity calls for education and training services under the CPV code 80000000 and is executed through an open competition under the PA23 Light Touch Regime.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those experienced in workforce planning and with a shared commitment to advancing NHS goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. With a strong emphasis on quality and technical skills, firms that can showcase these capabilities stand to gain significantly by contributing to a high-profile, impactful national programme. The estimated contract value is £235,000, fostering ample prospects for qualified contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner

Notice Description

These services are categorised as Education & Training (CPV Code: 80000000 - Education & Training Services) which are subject to the PA23 Light Touch Regime. NHS England seeks to commission academic partnership services deliver the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) Safer Staffing Fellowship programme beyond March 2026. This Masters-level workforce planning, delivery and assurance programme has been instrumental in embedding a sustainable, evidence-based approach to safer staffing across NHS organisations in England. As the existing contract concludes on 31 March 2026, NHS England requires a new academic partner to ensure continuity of this nationally recognised and highly valued Fellowship. The programme supports senior nurses and midwives in leading safe, effective and productive staffing practices, aligned with national policy, strategic workforce planning, and the ambitions of the Long Term Workforce Plan. Please see link below for further information and the tender documents. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057538-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

Notice Documents

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