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title: "Recommissioning of Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-12-22"
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# Recommissioning of Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbcc

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## Summary

NHS England is in the planning phase of a public procurement process to secure higher education partners for delivering the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the diagnostic workforce and meeting the increasing demands for respiratory and sleep services through Community Diagnostic Centres. The tender, with an estimated value of £4,788,000, is classified under Education and Training Services and follows the Open procedure method. The procurement timeline includes significant dates such as the enquiry period ending on 26 January 2026, the submission deadline on 9 February 2026, and the contract award phase concluding on 2 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for higher education institutions and training providers, particularly those specializing in healthcare education and capable of offering accredited diploma and certificate programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria. With a contract period commencing in May 2026 and options for extensions, this procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their offerings in healthcare education and contribute to the upskilling of the NHS workforce. Interested parties can express their interest and participate via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

## Notice

This procurement will secure accredited higher education partners to deliver the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Recommissioning these programmes will strengthen the diagnostic workforce pipeline and support the expansion of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and the growing demand for respiratory and sleep services. 3 year contract with two optional 1 year extensions

### Lot Information

Respiratory Science

Lot 1 - Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science. Approx. 50 learners of the 114 per year.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Sleep Medicine

Lot 2 - Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Approx. 64 learners of the 114 per year

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085505-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-03-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:31 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085505-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085505-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Planned procurement 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

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