Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b6cd
- Published by:
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Authority ID:
- AA30334
- Publication date:
- 18 June 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK5
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
C453159
Procurement description
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.
Contracting authority
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Identification register:
Address 1: Great Maze Pond
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 9RT
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
NUTS code: UKI44
Contact name: Sandra Baiden
Email: sandra.baiden1@nhs.net
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Supplier
Royal College of Nursing
Identification register:
Address 1: 20 Cavendish Square
Town/City: London
Postcode: W1G 0RN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/
Companies House: RC000459
NUTS code: UKI32
Email: london.region@rcn.org.uk
Telephone: 0345 772 6100
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete Contract
Specialist Leadership Training in Complex Case Management and Legal Preparedness (NMC Focus)
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
06 July 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
70000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
84000.00 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80561000 - Health training services
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
06 July 2026, 00:00AM to 27 November 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 26 November 2027
Coding
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| 80561000 |
Health training services |
Health and first-aid training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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