--- title: "NHSBT1271/S/SP - MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2019-04-03" --- # NHSBT1271/S/SP - MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49a9cc76-ba71-4fd5-bbdf-992328badc91.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) organisation is seeking a partnership with a university to co-develop and deliver an MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is currently at the planning stage. The tender was published on 3rd April 2019 and the submission deadline is set for 28th May 2019, while the contract period will commence on 8th July 2019 and conclude on 7th July 2023. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit their offers. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for universities with existing expertise in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences or related fields. Higher education institutions that can offer innovative and flexible learning models, including blended and distance learning approaches, will be well-positioned to engage with NHSBT's requirements. Furthermore, organisations capable of providing comprehensive student support services and quality assurance will be favourably considered in this competitive tender process. ## Notice NHSBT is seeking a single university with whom to work in partnership in order to co-develop and co-deliver an MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences. The programme will be co-developed and quality-assured to ensure it is accredited appropriately. The programme needs to offer the flexibility for the students to be awarded a qualification at postgraduate certificate, diploma, as well as a full masters in accordance with the accredited requirements. This programme will be co-delivered by NHSBT and the University so that the expertise of both organisations can be fully utilised to ensure the high quality of the programme. The curriculum needs to be at the cutting edge of developing sciences including areas such as genetics, clinical genomics, bioinformatics, and advanced cell therapies. Work on the course content and delivery should commence in 2019. The first student enrolment should be Autumn 2020. Regular revision of the course to ensure it is up-to-date with current practice throughout the term of the contract is required. All students enrolling throughout the initial contract term must continue until completion of such postgraduate qualification with their planned end date (both full- and part-time). The programme will need to attract and recruit full-time and part-time students from the UK and Internationally. The learning delivery model proposed by the University must reflect this student cohort. Flexible learning approaches including a blended learning model (mix of distance learning and on-site learning with a small, yet meaningful number of face to face sessions) will be considered. If the University proposes a blended learning approach, delivery will take place at an agreed location which could include NHSBT venues, the University, and, where appropriate, the student's place of employment. The University will be the legal entity responsible for the programme. The University must offer a fully 'managed service', meaning that it will be responsible for the whole student journey and student support services. The University will be responsible for all aspects of the quality and regulatory compliance of the programme. The University must have have a strong pre-existing portfolio of teaching in Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences, Healthcare Science or equivalent. NHSBT will work in partnership with the University for an initial four year contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04f628-5664-4ca7-a25c-bc0a57cb103e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 7 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT | | Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80320000 - Medical education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 3 Apr 2019 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04f628-5664-4ca7-a25c-bc0a57cb103e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c04f628-5664-4ca7-a25c-bc0a57cb103e 3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2630657a-5df4-4044-b23f-0cea7ad35e37 NHSBT1271/S/SP Specification Final ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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