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09 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully concluded a procurement process for the delivery of the Master's in Genomic Medicine, with the awarding of the contract occurring in the Award stage as of 9th October 2025. The buying organisation, NHS England, is seeking to enhance its educational offerings in genomic medicine across England through this tender, valued at £5,240,000. The contract involves services in the education and training sector, specifically under the CPV code 80000000, and will run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring a competitive and transparent tendering process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for higher education institutions, specifically those capable of delivering extensive educational programmes in genomic medicine. Universities with robust experience in healthcare education, particularly large-scale institutions, are ideal candidates for such collaborations. By participating in this contract, universities can expand their academic offerings, potentially increase their student intake, and strengthen ties with NHS England, becoming pivotal in the development and dissemination of genomic education. Moreover, as the tender process recognised suitability for SMEs, smaller educational entities focused on innovation in medical training could also explore partnership opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Delivery of the Master's in Genomic Medicine

Notice Description

The contracts are for the provision of delivery of the Master's in Genomic Medicine curriculum. The current delivery contract for the Master's programme is set to conclude in March 2025. Given the programme's success, NHS England's National Genomic Education (NGE) team is now seeking a new contract with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2933c767-886e-4936-ae16-010f2d64dde1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c41181f-9f69-4bbf-86f8-9f41f86423d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,240,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

University of Exeter

Queen Mary University of London

University of Birmingham

Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge

The University of Manchester

City, University of London

Further Information

Notice Documents

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