Planning

Recommissioning of Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning phase of a public procurement process to secure higher education partners for delivering the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the diagnostic workforce and meeting the increasing demands for respiratory and sleep services through Community Diagnostic Centres. The tender, with an estimated value of £4,788,000, is classified under Education and Training Services and follows the Open procedure method. The procurement timeline includes significant dates such as the enquiry period ending on 26 January 2026, the submission deadline on 9 February 2026, and the contract award phase concluding on 2 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for higher education institutions and training providers, particularly those specializing in healthcare education and capable of offering accredited diploma and certificate programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria. With a contract period commencing in May 2026 and options for extensions, this procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their offerings in healthcare education and contribute to the upskilling of the NHS workforce. Interested parties can express their interest and participate via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recommissioning of Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine

Notice Description

This procurement will secure accredited higher education partners to deliver the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Recommissioning these programmes will strengthen the diagnostic workforce pipeline and support the expansion of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and the growing demand for respiratory and sleep services. 3 year contract with two optional 1 year extensions

Lot Information

Respiratory Science

Lot 1 - Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science. Approx. 50 learners of the 114 per year.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Sleep Medicine

Lot 2 - Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Approx. 64 learners of the 114 per year

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085505-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£3,990,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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