---
title: "The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a74"
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published: "2026-01-15"
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# The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a74

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## Summary

NHS England led a procurement process to secure a Higher Education Institution for the validation of a Geriatric Medicine MSc programme, targeting NHS specialty trainees and allied health professionals. The contract, awarded to the University of Greater Manchester, involves delivering educational services in the North West of England. Key aspects include academic management, student registration, and maintenance of quality standards, to be carried out between 13th January 2026 and 13th January 2029. This contract enters the 'Award' stage with a procurement method that was 'open' and classified as 'below threshold - open competition'. The value of the contract is £36,000 GBP, aimed specifically at education and training services, with legalities governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides a substantial platform for business growth, especially for large Higher Education Institutions with expertise in medical education. Organisations with a robust capacity to manage academic programmes, ensure quality standards, and provide digital educational support are well-suited to this type of engagement. The opportunity underscores the importance of partnerships between public agencies and educational bodies, ensuring that specialised training is available to develop a highly skilled healthcare workforce. The procurement was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which aligns with broader social value agendas.

## Notice

Contract for a Higher Education Institution (HEI) to partner in delivering a Geriatric Medicine MSc programme for NHS specialty trainees and allied health professionals. The HEI will manage all academic aspects, including student registration and support, appointing an external examiner, maintaining academic standards and quality, and providing an online platform for course materials and assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2026
- 19 Aug 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003341-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049806-2025
  19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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