--- title: "MCIPS Accreditation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-04" --- # MCIPS Accreditation Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563605b0-cfb1-4c23-85c6-8a83f804f1d8.json) ## Summary NHS England is inviting tenders for the provision of MCIPS (Member of Professional Body - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation services for 554 learners within NHS providers and NHS England. This contract falls under the 'Education and training services' category (CPV: 80000000) and further detailed as 'Specialist training services' and 'Higher education services.' The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 12pm Midday on 6th December 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 17th February 2025, with an initial term of three years, extendable by two additional 12-month periods, subject to approval. The location for service delivery is within England, notably at the SE1 8UG postal code in London. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in higher and specialist education sectors. Successful bidders will have the potential to establish long-term partnerships with NHS England, bolstering their credentials and expanding their service portfolio. With a total potential contract value of up to £4,585,211 excluding VAT, this procurement presents a substantial commercial opportunity for established training providers capable of delivering high-quality accreditation services to a large number of learners. Businesses that can navigate the NHS e-tendering process efficiently and offer robust training solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice NHS England are seeking a provider for MCIPS accreditation (Member of Professional Body - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - MCIPS) for 554 learners to enable all staff who are on a Band 8A or above in scope of the funding (NHS providers and NHS England) to be accredited with MCIPS in three years Contract length is 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods subject to internal approval and funding. The total value available for this contract is PS2,610,187.00 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates) for the first 3 years and PS4,585,211.00 ex VAT if the two optional extensions are used. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th December 2024. 12pm Midday Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d871b637-0bc2-4240-811a-4f1c480409d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,585,211 | | 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 ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | 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 - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d871b637-0bc2-4240-811a-4f1c480409d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d871b637-0bc2-4240-811a-4f1c480409d7 4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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