Award

Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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 has completed the procurement process for "Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4," awarded to Loughborough University. The contract, valued at £540,000, commenced on 26th March 2026 and will span until 26th June 2027. This process utilised a below-threshold open competition method under the light touch regime applicable to education and training services. The buying organisation is a central government public authority, situated in London, aiming to enhance patient safety through dedicated training programmes.

This tender presents significant business opportunities in the education and training services sector, particularly suited for organisations capable of delivering tailored training programmes. Firms experienced in health and safety training or similar educational services could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and reputation within the public sector. Eligible organisations range from large entities, as exemplified by Loughborough University, to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the inclusion of social value as a criterion for tender evaluation facilitating broader participation. This contract underscores the importance for suppliers to cater to specialised training needs that align with national health priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Safety Syllabus Training Levels 3 and 4

Notice Description

Light Touch Open Competition Contract for earner places on the Patient Safety Syllabus Level 3 & 4 training from an external provider.

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/029499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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