--- title: "Academic Partnership - Northumbria Health and Care Academy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-04-13" --- # Academic Partnership - Northumbria Health and Care Academy Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2066a4be-2c8c-4fb6-9ac4-f7bf3015de70.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Academic Partnership - Northumbria Health and Care Academy" is being conducted by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the education and training services sector, with a total value of £4,500,000. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the submission deadline set for 16th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 27th June 2022 and will run until 26th June 2025, primarily focused on the delivery of various academic programmes aimed at addressing workforce needs in the health and care sectors throughout England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in developing healthcare-related academic programmes. Companies involved in apprenticeships or those that are capable of delivering higher education qualifications in nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on collaboration with the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, potential bidders should be prepared to engage in innovative programme development that meets the workforce demands of the local community. ## Notice The Northumbria Health and Care Academy will deliver comprehensive and innovative health and care education and development, meeting the demands of our current and future workforce and serving the local community. The Trust is seeking an Academic partner to work collaboratively in developing and delivering a variety of academic programmes including, but not limited to: FdSc Nursing Associate Apprenticeship leading to NMC registration BSc Hons Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult) shortened programme leading to NMC registration Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship with a linked academic award at level 7 and potential to APEL into an Advanced Practice Programme Supplementary prescribing Independent prescribing Top up from supplementary to independent prescribing BSc (Hons) to top up degree from diploma/advanced diploma. Focusing initially on nursing, midwifery and ODP workforce Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the Contract and other relevant information are detailed in the ITT documents which can be found on the ProContract E-tendering portal at https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c802bde-fb0b-43af-ad34-ee58c954fd5d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c802bde-fb0b-43af-ad34-ee58c954fd5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c802bde-fb0b-43af-ad34-ee58c954fd5d 13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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