Buyer Name: NHS England
Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Buyer Name: NHS England
Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to commission accredited higher education partners to deliver the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and the Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Lot 1 - Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science Up to two providers will be awarded under this lot Lot 2 - Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine One provider will be awarded under this lot This will be a 36-month contract with the option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months. Total funding available is £3,990,000.00. This will train up to 114 learners (50 Respiratory and 64 Sleep learners) annually. Payments will be based on a maximum price per learner of £7000. This will be a contract value of £798,000 annually. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 19th March 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015128-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science
Lot Description: Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science - max 50 places
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,750,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,750,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-15T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-15T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & social Value (70%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): commercial (30%)
Lot Title: Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep
Lot Description: Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep max 50 places
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,240,000.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,240,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-15T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-04-15T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & Social Value (70%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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