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title: "Aspirant Deputy Director of Nursing Talent Scheme"
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# Aspirant Deputy Director of Nursing Talent Scheme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-830f2e32-b2e5-46ce-a771-8d273afc8745

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## Summary

The NHS England has awarded a contract for the "Aspirant Deputy Director of Nursing Talent Scheme" in the health services sector. The tender had a total value of £240,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 1st February 2026. The tender had closed on 27th December 2023. The award was made to the University of Hertfordshire on 29th March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in the health services industry, to engage in a bespoke leadership development training programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses based in England, particularly around London with a focus on health services, should consider exploring collaboration or bidding for this opportunity to support the NHS England's initiative.

## Notice

A bespoke leadership development training programme devised to address the shortage of "ready now" appointable candidates to Deputy Director of Nursing (DDoN) roles across England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40821cf-fd79-487d-9971-c8f5c3abae9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40821cf-fd79-487d-9971-c8f5c3abae9c
- 22 Apr 2024 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa27c234-1a35-45a5-a996-59431111c5c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40821cf-fd79-487d-9971-c8f5c3abae9c
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa27c234-1a35-45a5-a996-59431111c5c1
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a09e5b-b422-4b21-b8ff-42cb4afeeb22
  Aspirant DDoN - Schedule 2 - NHS Standard T&Cs_Redacted

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