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DHC DH2026-011 Bristol University MSc Neuropsychology QICN Training

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust involved the award of a contract to the University of Bristol for an MSc Neuropsychology QICN Training programme. This contract supports higher education services and is classified under the 'services' main procurement category. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was based on UK legal regulations. This contract, valued at £15,571, was signed on 27 January 2026, with a commencement date of 1 September 2026 and a completion date of 31 August 2030. The training fee is funded by an NHSE grant over a period of four years, with the buyer's registered location in Poole, United Kingdom, and the supplier's in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly suited for higher education service providers, especially those with the capability to deliver specialised courses such as MSc Neuropsychology. Though the procurement did not involve an open competitive process, organisations with established reputations in the sector and collaboration potential with institutions like the NHS could consider similar future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in managing educational grants or healthcare-education liaisons would also find such contracts aligned with their services, facilitating strategic engagements and enhancing their academic service portfolio.

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Notice Title

DHC DH2026-011 Bristol University MSc Neuropsychology QICN Training

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031952-2026
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
£15,571 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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