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Medical Training Initiative

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2025 at 14:24

Award

17 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procuring organisation, NHS England, has completed the Medical Training Initiative under the award stage. This initiative, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), aims to enable a fixed number of international medical graduates to work and train in the NHS for up to 24 months. The contract, valued at £160,694, spans from 3rd June 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. Delivery locations include the UK and various international regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The final contract award was published on 3rd March 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aligned with the education and training sector. Firms specialising in medical education and training can leverage this contract to secure a steady stream of work and expand their involvement in government-sponsored initiatives. With the use of a limited procurement method, businesses with specialised skills can competently compete, offering tailored training solutions within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Medical Training Initiative

Notice Description

Medical Training Initiative Additional information: The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) is a Home office approved Government Authorised Exchange sponsorship scheme that allows a fixed number of international medical graduates to work and train in the NHS for a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ae7842-66a1-4eae-a0e7-baa1689d6387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b55b497-3275-4cb0-97bd-761c0f566c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,694 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,694 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ROYAL COLLEGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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