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Bristol University MSC Clinical Neuropsychology QICN Training Fee

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has undertaken a public procurement process concerning the funding of MSc Neuropsychology QICN training fees at the University of Bristol, supported by an NHSE grant over four years. This process falls under the category of 'services' with a direct procurement method, initiated below the threshold, and thus executed without competition. The contract, titled "Bristol University MSC Clinical Neuropsychology QICN Training Fee," was awarded to the University of Bristol and is active as of January 7, 2026, intended to run till January 7, 2030. Located in Poole, Dorset HealthCare University is responsible for overseeing this process, as described in legislative documents from 2023, with the contract officially signed in October 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations involved in higher education services, as such services form the backbone of this procurement. The University of Bristol, a large-scale supplier listed in the contract, exemplifies the ideal bidder profile—entities with expertise in delivering specialised educational programs aimed at clinical training. This project enhances collaboration between health and educational sectors and underscores the potential for similar institutions to engage in partnerships with government-funded healthcare providers to expand their service offerings in specialised academic training fields.

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Notice Title

Bristol University MSC Clinical Neuropsychology QICN Training Fee

Notice Description

MSc Neuropsychology QICN Training University fees for Ima Konovalova - Funded by NHSE grant. 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065505
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013895-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,496 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 27700

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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