Specialist NMC Leadership Training: Complex Cases and Legal Preparedness

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Specialist NMC Leadership Training: Complex Cases and Legal Preparedness

Notice Description

Specialist training for Matrons, Heads of Nursing and Directors of Nursing in relation to leadership of complex case handling and legal preparedness, with specific emphasis on Nursing and Midwifery Council cases. This a pilot programme for 48 learners, if successful it may be rolled out wider. Direct award is justified under Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that this is a highly specialised training requirement. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is uniquely positioned to deliver this curriculum in its capacity as both the professional body and representative organisation for the nursing profession. Unlike standard education and training providers, the RCN represents and supports thousands of nurses involved in NMC proceedings each year and possesses specialist legal, professional and practical expertise derived from direct involvement in such cases. As a result, the RCN is uniquely qualified to deliver training that combines regulatory, professional and real-world disciplinary perspectives, and no reasonable alternative provider has been identified that can offer an equivalent level of expertise and authority in this subject area.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cd
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057029-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency 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: 80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 5 Jul 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SE1 9RT
Post Town: South East London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Southwark
Electoral Ward: London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057029-2026
17th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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