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Step into the NHS - Schools Programme

NHS England

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02 Sep 2026 at 14:57

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02 Sep 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England procured a youth education and workforce engagement service under the “Step into the NHS – Schools Programme”. The programme is intended to support the NHS 10 Year Health Plan by promoting careers in the NHS, challenging misconceptions about working in the NHS and developing job-seeking skills among young people. Delivery is through classroom-based activities in England. This is a services opportunity, classified under youth education services. The requirement would suit organisations that design and deliver structured education, careers-awareness or employability programmes for schools and young people, particularly those able to engage learners directly in classroom settings and explain the range of roles available across the NHS.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to First In Class on 2 September 2026. The awarded value is £65,800. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027. It was conducted as a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, rather than as an open competition. The tender submission deadline was 17 July 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published information describes the requirement and route to market, but does not set out an award weighting or detailed evaluation formula. Two award records identify the same supplier and value; they are reported as one procurement outcome rather than added together.

For suppliers assessing future NHS England requirements, this award demonstrates demand for focused school-based careers engagement linked to NHS workforce ambitions. Credible providers would need experience of working with young people in classroom environments and the ability to deliver repeatable, well-organised activities across England. Relevant capability includes presenting NHS career opportunities clearly, addressing misconceptions about healthcare employment and building practical job-seeking skills. Strong organisations are likely to combine education delivery with careers guidance, engaging facilitation and an understanding of the NHS as a large and varied employer. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist providers with credible youth education delivery may be well placed to compete when similar work returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step into the NHS - Schools Programme

Notice Description

The procurement of a workforce engagement and careers awareness programme to support the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan by promoting NHS career opportunities, challenging misconceptions about working in the NHS, and developing job-seeking skills among young people through classroom-based activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-486fb539-6bd6-4e5f-a9e0-c1a9af64671b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950aabca-74fb-4d73-9e92-e49c4bbb6f0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

First In Class Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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