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title: "CA5139 - Invitation to tender for a Regional delivery of a 60-credit specialist Adult Critical Care"
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# CA5139 - Invitation to tender for a Regional delivery of a 60-credit specialist Adult Critical Care

Buyer: SOUTHEND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a01909a-a087-4a88-b835-caede4cf35f1

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## Summary

The Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the regional delivery of a 60-credit specialist Adult Critical Care programme, classified under medical education services. The procurement process, conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 6th August 2018. The programme aims to establish a contract with a University to develop an accredited award in Adult Critical Care Nursing at Levels 6 and 7, thereby enhancing regional critical care capabilities. The project's contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and conclude on 31st August 2020, with the delivery addresses encompassing various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in healthcare training and nursing education, particularly those with experience in developing accredited programmes. Businesses that can provide innovative and sustainable education solutions in the medical field would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability classification, which aligns with fostering business growth and collaboration in a vital industry sector.

## Notice

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") on behalf of the East of England Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (the "Network"). This procurement is being conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Network is looking to establish a contractual relationship with a University to develop a collaborative, regionally delivered, critical care provider-led, accredited 60-credit award in Adult Critical Care Nursing at Levels 6 and 7 at a sustainable and affordable cost to the region. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA5139. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA5139 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b5ac2-ce93-41fc-b518-8be9641a0fe3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHEND |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | St Laurence |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2018 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b5ac2-ce93-41fc-b518-8be9641a0fe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b5ac2-ce93-41fc-b518-8be9641a0fe3
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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