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The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by NHS England pertains to the "Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)" within the education and training services industry. This contract is set in London, UK, with deliveries specified to postal code SE1 8UG. The tender reached the award stage on 23rd February 2026, with NHS England as the buyer. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, destined for completion by the deadline of 31st March 2026, and the contract commences on 1st April 2026, lasting till 31st March 2029.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for entities involved in providing postgraduate surgical skills training programmes, particularly those certified and capable of delivering education and training services on a national level. The contract, valued at £1,318,381, has been awarded to The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Although the procurement method was selective, this represents a substantial service contract that could expand a supplier's reach and reputation within the healthcare education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)

Notice Description

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e46f5370-b536-4e4b-ad4c-bcf508b0fae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf09d61-5505-4e85-a886-57f79c5a8b6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (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
£1,318,381 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,318,381 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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