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title: "Specialist NMC Leadership Training: Complex Cases and Legal Preparedness"
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# Specialist NMC Leadership Training: Complex Cases and Legal Preparedness

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cd

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct award contract for a Specialist NMC Leadership Training programme, focusing on complex case management and legal preparedness. This programme, specifically designed for Matrons, Heads of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing, enhances leadership in handling complex cases with an emphasis on Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) cases. The award was made to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) without competition, given their unique qualifications and expertise in this field. The contract, valued at £84,000, commences on 6 July 2026 and concludes on 27 November 2026, with potential extensions depending on the pilot's success. The procurement was classified under the services category in London, highlighted by its status as a pilot programme aimed at enriching nursing leadership training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in advanced training and development within healthcare settings. Companies that can provide niche services and have experience in healthcare training programmes could benefit from similar future opportunities, especially if they have the capacity to offer tailored content specific to regulatory requirements. Furthermore, as the Royal College of Nursing's involvement underscores the importance of expertise in regulatory and legal preparedness, businesses with strong backgrounds in these areas and those capable of developing specialised healthcare curricula will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this sector. The pilot programme's success could lead to broader implementation, opening additional opportunities for other qualified providers.

## Notice

Specialist training for Matrons, Heads of Nursing and Directors of Nursing in relation to leadership of complex case handling and legal preparedness, with specific emphasis on Nursing and Midwifery Council cases. This a pilot programme for 48 learners, if successful it may be rolled out wider. Direct award is justified under Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that this is a highly specialised training requirement. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is uniquely positioned to deliver this curriculum in its capacity as both the professional body and representative organisation for the nursing profession. Unlike standard education and training providers, the RCN represents and supports thousands of nurses involved in NMC proceedings each year and possesses specialist legal, professional and practical expertise derived from direct involvement in such cases. As a result, the RCN is uniquely qualified to deliver training that combines regulatory, professional and real-world disciplinary perspectives, and no reasonable alternative provider has been identified that can offer an equivalent level of expertise and authority in this subject area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057029-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057029-2026
  17th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rcn.org.uk/
- https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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