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title: "CNO Safe Staffing Programme"
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# CNO Safe Staffing Programme

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d335275-4a02-4f5e-8a64-9e2b491ec967

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## Summary

NHS Improvement is seeking tenders for the "CNO Safe Staffing Programme," which focuses on the accreditation of higher education services, including Post Graduate Certification, Post Graduate Diploma, and Masters programmes. The tender, classified under the CPV code 80300000, was published on 5th May 2020 and is currently in the active phase. The tender period ends on 18th May 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 28th May 2020 and run until 27th May 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £45,000 to £145,000, and the submission process follows an open procurement method, allowing broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those offering higher education accreditation and training programmes. Organisations experienced in working with the NHS or similar healthcare frameworks will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Given the focus on higher education, potential bidders may include universities, professional training providers, and educational consultants looking to expand their services and reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Accreditation of Post Graduate Certification (PGCert), Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip)and Masters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbd21a-6518-42d2-aed3-54616c8e73db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 May 2020 - 27 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| 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 | NHS IMPROVEMENT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbd21a-6518-42d2-aed3-54616c8e73db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcbd21a-6518-42d2-aed3-54616c8e73db
  5th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY159743
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://https://improvement.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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