Planning

NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI)

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 15:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI)" aimed at enhancing their workforce development through the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. This procurement is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement milestone scheduled to conclude by 4 March 2026. Located in Essex, United Kingdom, the Trust seeks insights from potential providers, specifically NMC-approved educational institutions, to better understand market capabilities and feasible delivery methods. The tender falls under the services category with a focus on education and training services, and communication for a future notice is anticipated on 13 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in NMC-approved courses to partner with a major NHS Trust. With a contract value projected at £550,000, it is suitable for organisations with experience in healthcare education and those registered as VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Engaging in this process would provide businesses the chance to expand their reach within the public sector and participate in shaping the workforce development for healthcare professionals. The structured procurement approach promises a long-term contract beginning May 2026, with potential renewal options extending until April 2031, offering stability and growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI)

Notice Description

NELFT is seeking to better understand the market capability and delivery approaches available for the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. Following two unsuccessful tender exercises, we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with potential providers -- particularly Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved educational institutions -- to identify barriers, opportunities, and viable delivery models that can support NELFT's workforce development needs. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insight into the capacity of educational institutions, preferred modes of delivery, operational considerations, and any constraints that may have previously prevented participation in tendering. Responses will help NELFT refine its requirements, assess market feasibility, and design a procurement approach that is realistic, accessible, and aligned with the academic structures and governance processes of the market. More information on this opportunity can be found here > https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001MlfEmIAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

NELFT is seeking to better understand the market capability and delivery approaches available for the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. Following two unsuccessful tender exercises, we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with potential providers — particularly Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved educational institutions — to identify barriers, opportunities, and viable delivery models that can support NELFT’s workforce development needs. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insight into the capacity of educational institutions, preferred modes of delivery, operational considerations, and any constraints that may have previously prevented participation in tendering. Responses will help NELFT refine its requirements, assess market feasibility, and design a procurement approach that is realistic, accessible, and aligned with the academic structures and governance processes of the market. More information on this opportunity can be found here > https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001MlfEmIAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06566c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014473-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Omolaso Onochie
Contact Email
omolaso.onochie@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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