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title: "Academic Partnership - Northumbria Health and Care Academy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032d21"
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# Academic Partnership - Northumbria Health and Care Academy

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032d21

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently active in the procurement of an academic partnership for the Northumbria Health and Care Academy. This tender, titled "Academic Partnership – Northumbria Health and Care Academy," falls under the education and training services category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 16 May 2022. The contract period extends for an initial term of 36 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. This collaborative project aims to develop and deliver academic programmes, primarily focused on nursing and midwifery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in academic programme development and delivery. Companies experienced in partnership models with healthcare organisations or those providing training services in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete. The project encourages innovation and social value, incorporating elements such as governance and curricula development, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand within the health education domain.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking an Academic partner to work collaboratively in developing and delivering a variety of academic programmes including, but not limited to: FdSc Nursing Associate Apprenticeship leading to NMC registration BSc Hons Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult) shortened programme leading to NMC registration Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship with a linked academic award at level 7 and potential to APEL into an Advanced Practice Programme Supplementary prescribing Independent prescribing Top up from supplementary to independent prescribing BSc (Hons) to top up degree from diploma/advanced diploma. Focusing initially on nursing, midwifery and ODP workforce Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the Contract and other relevant information can be found within the ITT documentation accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking an Academic partner to work collaboratively in developing and delivering a variety of academic programmes including, but not limited to: FdSc Nursing Associate Apprenticeship leading to NMC registration BSc Hons Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult) shortened programme leading to NMC registration Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship with a linked academic award at level 7 and potential to APEL into an Advanced Practice Programme Supplementary prescribing Independent prescribing Top up from supplementary to independent prescribing BSc (Hons) to top up degree from diploma/advanced diploma. Focusing initially on nursing, midwifery and ODP workforce Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the Contract and other relevant information can be found within the ITT documentation. Additional information: This contract will be awarded for an initial term of 36 months plus 1x12 month optional extension at the discretion of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Renewal: This contract will be awarded for an initial term of 36 months plus 1x12 month optional extension at the discretion of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009860-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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