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Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine lots 1&2

NHS England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jun 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed an open tender procurement process to secure partners for delivering educational programmes in the field of respiratory and sleep medicine. The contract, valued at approximately £2,008,058.60, was awarded to multiple higher education institutions, including the University of the West of England, Bristol, and Sheffield Hallam University Enterprises Ltd. This initiative supports the expansion of Community Diagnostic Centres by training a skilled workforce ready to meet increasing demands for these critical services. Two distinct lots were included in the contract: the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine, with the official start and end dates set from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2029, extendable up to five years under certain conditions.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for educational service providers, particularly those with expertise in health-related training, by allowing engagement with high-demand programmes. Industry players who specialise in educational services and have the capacity to handle large-scale contracts are best suited for these opportunities. It offers a stable revenue stream backed by NHS England and a chance to contribute to a vital public health mission. With a focus on accredited partners, this procurement is ideal for universities and large-scale training institutions looking to expand their offerings in the health education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine lots 1&2

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 1 - Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science - Lot 1: is PS820,625.00 ex VAT including optional extensions Lot 2 - Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine - Lot 2: is PS1,187,433.60 ex VAT including optional extensions

Lot Information

Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science

Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science - max 50 places

Renewal: option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months subject to internal funding approval

Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep

Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep max 50 places

Renewal: option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months subject to internal funding approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056121-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£3,990,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,990,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,883,058 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,883,058 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University Enterprises Ltd

University Of The West Of England

University of the West of England, Bristol

Further Information

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