--- title: "NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06566c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06566c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06566c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06566c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-02-17" --- # NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI) Buyer: NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06566c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06566c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06566c.json) ## Summary North East London NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "NELFT - Non Medical Prescribing Course (RFI)" aimed at enhancing their workforce development through the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. This procurement is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement milestone scheduled to conclude by 4 March 2026. Located in Essex, United Kingdom, the Trust seeks insights from potential providers, specifically NMC-approved educational institutions, to better understand market capabilities and feasible delivery methods. The tender falls under the services category with a focus on education and training services, and communication for a future notice is anticipated on 13 March 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in NMC-approved courses to partner with a major NHS Trust. With a contract value projected at £550,000, it is suitable for organisations with experience in healthcare education and those registered as VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Engaging in this process would provide businesses the chance to expand their reach within the public sector and participate in shaping the workforce development for healthcare professionals. The structured procurement approach promises a long-term contract beginning May 2026, with potential renewal options extending until April 2031, offering stability and growth prospects for successful bidders. ## Notice NELFT is seeking to better understand the market capability and delivery approaches available for the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. Following two unsuccessful tender exercises, we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with potential providers -- particularly Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved educational institutions -- to identify barriers, opportunities, and viable delivery models that can support NELFT's workforce development needs. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insight into the capacity of educational institutions, preferred modes of delivery, operational considerations, and any constraints that may have previously prevented participation in tendering. Responses will help NELFT refine its requirements, assess market feasibility, and design a procurement approach that is realistic, accessible, and aligned with the academic structures and governance processes of the market. More information on this opportunity can be found here > https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001MlfEmIAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ### Planning Information NELFT is seeking to better understand the market capability and delivery approaches available for the provision of the NMC approved Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300) programme. Following two unsuccessful tender exercises, we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with potential providers — particularly Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved educational institutions — to identify barriers, opportunities, and viable delivery models that can support NELFT’s workforce development needs. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insight into the capacity of educational institutions, preferred modes of delivery, operational considerations, and any constraints that may have previously prevented participation in tendering. Responses will help NELFT refine its requirements, assess market feasibility, and design a procurement approach that is realistic, accessible, and aligned with the academic structures and governance processes of the market. More information on this opportunity can be found here > https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001MlfEmIAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014473-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM13 8GQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Havering | | Electoral ward | Rainham & Wennington | | Westminster constituency | Dagenham and Rainham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014473-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014473-2026 17th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001MlfEmIAJ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nelft.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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