Scope
Reference
C389211
Description
NHS England designed the Chief Nursing Officer's (CNO) Safer Staffing Fellowship, a Masters Level workforce planning, delivery and assurance programme currently accredited by Birmingham City University, to support our vision of embedding a sustainable, consistent approach to safer staffing in our NHS in England.
Contract 1. CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner
Supplier
Contract value
- £227,999.99 excluding VAT
- £227,999.99 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates
- 6 February 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 1 month, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enrolment of new Fellows | All new Fellows to be enrolled within 10 days of receipt of enrolment form 100% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Birmingham City University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDM-3781-JGCD
Birmingham City University University House, 15 Bartholomew Row,
Birmingham
B5 5JU
United Kingdom
Email: claire.donnelly@bcu.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CNO Safe Staffing Fellowship Academic Partner
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Workforce Commercial Team
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government