Tender

Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 14:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4, aimed at training 300 learners across the UK. This opportunity is classified under the educational and training services industry category. The tender process is at the "tender" stage, with submissions closing on 17th December 2025 at midday. The procurement method employed is open competition, allowing wide participation, and the contracting process will last 15 months with a budget cap of £540,000 excluding VAT. The training services contract will commence from 5th January 2026, located mainly in London per the buying organisation's address. Potential bidders should channel all communications through the designated e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, especially those specialising in healthcare training. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement criteria support organisations of various sizes aiming to enhance their business footprint within the healthcare training sector. With a 60% focus on technical capability, 20% on commercial factors and 10% on social value, this procurement would particularly benefit businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive training solutions concurrent with NHS objectives. Eligible businesses must ensure they are registered with the Atamis e-sourcing portal to participate successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4

Notice Description

NHS England wish to commission Patient Safety Syllabus Level 3 & 4 for 300 learners nationally. Contract length is 15 Months. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS540,000 ex VAT for 15 months. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 17th December 2025 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077142-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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