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The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)

Buyer: NHS England →

BuyerNHS England
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published15 Jan 2026

What is being bought

Contract for a Higher Education Institution (HEI) to partner in delivering a Geriatric Medicine MSc programme for NHS specialty trainees and allied health professionals. The HEI will manage all academic aspects, including student registration and support, appointing an external examiner, maintaining academic standards and quality, and providing an online platform for course materials and assessments.

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Statuscomplete

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The Provision of Geriatric Medicine MSc Validation Services (NW)

Statusactive
Value£36,000

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Latest release ID003341-2026
Latest release timestampThu Jan 15 2026 09:52:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsBelow threshold - open competition
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
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Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release1
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Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
15 Jan 2026award, contract003341-2026
19 Aug 2025tender049806-2025

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