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Regional delivery of a 60-credit specialist Adult Critical Care Nursing Course Level 6 & 7

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, operating as the buyer, has initialized a tender process for the provision of a specialist Adult Critical Care Nursing Course at Levels 6 & 7. This procurement, part of their initiative on behalf of the East of England Adult Critical Care Network, involves delivering a 60-credit, regionally accredited course. The tender falls under the services category pertaining specifically to medical education services, with a gross value estimated at £920,760. The open procedure procurement mandates that all bids be submitted electronically by 3rd July 2026. The contract is set to start on 6th September 2027 and extend until 5th September 2030, with a possibility for a two-year extension. The course is expected to commence in the academic year of September 2027.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in medical education services, particularly those with strong technical capabilities and sustainability credentials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender explicitly accommodates them. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage in delivering an essential educational service that not only impacts healthcare outcomes but also enhances their portfolio in the education and healthcare sectors. The evaluation criteria split across technical capability, social value, and cost, provides a balanced approach that allows businesses with innovative education models and strong environmental practices to excel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional delivery of a 60-credit specialist Adult Critical Care Nursing Course Level 6 & 7

Notice Description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Authority) invites Tenders on behalf of the East of England Adult Critical Care Network (the Network) for the provision of a collaborative, regionally delivered, critical care provider-led, accredited 60-credit award course in Adult Critical Care Nursing at Levels 6 & 7 at a sustainable and affordable cost to the region, commencing in the academic year September 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The authority will consider the opportunity to incoporate a 2-year contract extension where cohort student numbers make it viable to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051896-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£767,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£767,300 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2027 - 5 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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