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Mechanical Thrombectomy Cadaveric Training.

NHS ENGLAND

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16 Jun 2025 at 10:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for "Mechanical Thrombectomy Cadaveric Training," aimed at enhancing the skill set of healthcare professionals through training academies in England. This initiative, led by Keele University and approved by the General Medical Council, spans a contract period from April 2025 to March 2029, with a total procurement value of £1,505,952. The procurement was conducted via a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, with an award status marked as active on 9th June 2025. This contract falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) and serves multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly those specializing in medical or healthcare training. Companies capable of supporting neurosurgeons, cardiologists, and stroke physicians with specialised training facilities can find growth prospects and collaborative opportunities. Although suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) was not flagged, entities with strategic capabilities to deliver high-quality educational services in diverse locations will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Thrombectomy Cadaveric Training.

Notice Description

To support the expansion of mechanical thrombectomy training in England, dedicated training academies will be established. Led by Keele University, the program is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) and will receive funding for four years, running from April 2025 to March 2029. It is designed to address workforce shortages by providing specialised training to a range of healthcare professionals-including neurosurgeons, cardiologists, and stroke physicians. This initiative will help ensure the provision of 24/7 stroke thrombectomy services across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa7bffd8-b5bd-446b-9648-98fe637d661e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fa8221-5924-4ac1-8bc8-a75b6416cd93
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,505,952 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,505,952 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
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

KEELE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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