---
title: "Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f916"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f916

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## Summary

NHS England (NHSE) has commenced a tender for the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme, aimed at supporting the nursing and Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce in cancer care. This procurement seeks bids from qualified entities to provide education and training services under an open procedure, with a maximum financial envelope of £635,000, exclusive of VAT. The procurement is divided into two lots: £435,000 for a Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care (Qualification in Speciality) and £200,000 for a Professional Development and Clinical Leadership module. The contract period is set to begin on 25 March 2024 and end on 24 March 2025, with the option to extend for another year. The deadline for tender submissions is 2 October 2023 at 12:00pm (midday).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in healthcare and professional development. Providers with experience in creating and delivering qualification programmes and leadership training will find this contract particularly suitable. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in addressing long-standing challenges in the cancer care sector, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and contribute to the professional growth of the workforce. The tender is open to all qualified entities, with bids to be submitted electronically, ensuring fair competition and transparency.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) commenced a tender to support the provision for Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024224-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,000 |
| Lots value | £635,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024224-2024
- 1 Sep 2023 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025838-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5192b7c-8179-41a2-990e-2933e09b04da
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.uwe.ac.uk

## Provenance

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