Scope
Reference
C369035
Description
This case is part of the overall NHSE CIPS Academy. This contract covers the work based route and management entry route to get NHS Staff commercial accredited with MCIPS
Contract 1. MCIPS Academy - MER and WB
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,467,852.12 excluding VAT
- £1,761,422.55 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 July 2025 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
1 year time only, zero value.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) offer 4 routes to a chartered accreditation; apprenticeship, examination, work-based route and management entry route. While the CIPS have allowed other organisations to run apprenticeships and examinations, they remain the only viable supplier in the market to offer two of four routes, the Management Entry Route and the Work Based Route.
Supplier
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBX-5758-YZPN
Easton House, Church Street
Stamford, Lincolnshire
PE9 3NZ
United Kingdom
Email: corporatesolutions@cips.org
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. MCIPS Academy - MER and WB
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government