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title: "CHRT479-2020-21 - National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Competency framework - piloting an approach in the North West"
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# CHRT479-2020-21 - National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Competency framework - piloting an approach in the North West

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebefb38d-e11f-48df-852f-c6c74bea2f9b

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## Summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the project titled "CHRT479-2020-21 - National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Competency framework - piloting an approach in the North West", which aims to develop a national competency and career framework for the cancer CNS workforce. The tender was published on 2nd November 2020 and was open until 27th November 2020, with a total contract value of £180,000. The contract will commence on 4th January 2021 and is scheduled to run for one year, ending on 4th January 2022. This project falls under the classification of health and social work services and is primarily located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in workforce development and training in clinical settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given their ability to innovate and deliver specialised services tailored to the needs of the cancer workforce. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships and the establishment of a robust framework that supports the development of healthcare professionals in the region.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance ("the Authority") is issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Competency framework - piloting an approach in the North West. The main aim of this project is to pilot an approach to support the development of a national competency and career framework for the cancer CNS workforce

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65898e-3688-44c7-9d9b-388d18c57eda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65898e-3688-44c7-9d9b-388d18c57eda
- 2 Nov 2020 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32e6683-534b-4b79-9379-4f023f491b5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65898e-3688-44c7-9d9b-388d18c57eda
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32e6683-534b-4b79-9379-4f023f491b5e
  2nd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.christie.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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