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title: "PNA Training - February 2025 - University of Sunderland"
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# PNA Training - February 2025 - University of Sunderland

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ac4baf-2fa5-402f-bbd1-ab4a7a4acd81

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## Summary

NHS England awarded a contract to the University of Sunderland for the provision of an accredited Level 7 virtual postgraduate professional clinical nursing leadership training programme. This initiative aims to train registered nurses across England, in alignment with the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) vision of having 1 in 20 nurses trained as Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs). The contract, valued at £51,600, commenced on 5th February 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The procurement process, categorized under "Education and training services," employed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract's completion aligns with the published award date of 19th March 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, professional clinical nursing training. Companies experienced in online learning platforms and healthcare education can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the healthcare training sector. Although this specific tender has been completed, similar future opportunities may be suitable for small to medium enterprises and larger educational institutions focused on expanding their specialised training services. The involvement of a reputable entity like the University of Sunderland highlights the potential for such educational institutions to compete successfully in the public sector procurement arena.

## Notice

Accredited Level 7 virtual postgraduate level professional clinical nursing leadership training programme for registered nurses across England, to achieve the CNOs vision and objective for 1 in 20 nurses to be trained as PNAs. University of Sunderland VALUE - PS51600 Start Date - 05/02/2025 End Date - 31/03/2025 NO OPTION Sub LTR threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29713f93-0f77-4868-ac99-3860be25ee2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29713f93-0f77-4868-ac99-3860be25ee2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29713f93-0f77-4868-ac99-3860be25ee2c
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0f3150f-2d64-43f6-9fdf-28661e7bcf12
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