Award

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:44

Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)", classified under the education and training services sector. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, covering services in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ1 region. Initially, only two suppliers were invited to participate in this selective tender, with the overall process having been governed under the Light Touch regime. The contract was awarded to THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, with the official contract signing date recorded as 9th February 2026. The contract's procurement stage is in the Award phase, indicating that the process has been concluded and is active following the award.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those offering advanced surgical skills training. The programme is designed to provide simulation and cadaver-based educational opportunities for postgraduate training, tailored to meet specific curriculum requirements. Companies with expertise in providing healthcare and surgical education services may find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. Additionally, businesses with a strong track record of providing quality training programmes that fulfill strict accreditation standards will have competitive advantages. The total contract value is £2,292,862, offering significant revenue potential over its duration. The framework for this project indicates a need for precision, reliability, and alignment with NHS England's strategic educational goals.

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Notice Title

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)

Notice Description

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,292,862 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,292,862 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Team, Jessica Nerlich
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net, jessica.nerlich@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
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

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