Planning

Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 09:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Jan 2026 at 16:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 09:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning the "Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031", intending to enhance workforce development by nurturing innovative ideas within NHS staff into actionable solutions. The procurement falls under the services category and is designed to support the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan, perfectly aligned with the NHS's strategic expansion goals. This programme, based in London, involves educational services with the potential to impact the broader healthcare innovation sector. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract commencement on 1st April 2026. Initial plans include a three-year contract with a potential two-year extension, ensuring programme continuity through upcoming organisational changes within NHS England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those experienced in the healthcare sector. Ideal candidates include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability parameters. By collaborating on this initiative, businesses can leverage their expertise to foster entrepreneurial capabilities within the NHS and contribute to the dynamic advancement of the healthcare industry. With components like intellectual property clinics and enhanced mentoring sessions included, the programme could open substantial growth prospects for innovative suppliers positioned to deliver comprehensive training solutions and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031

Notice Description

NHS CEP is a free workforce development programme which support NHS staff turn their most innovative ideas into solutions, to help meet NHS need by providing training and mentoring alongside the commercial skills, experience, and knowledge to bring innovations to market. For continued delivery of the programme in 2026. This programme meets the need stated in the NHS Ten Year Plan which specifically references NHS CEP and PEP underlining their strategic value and the need for future expansion to support the evolving NHS workforce. In addition the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan outlines a key objective to develop a training and skills system that supports a diverse and highly skilled life sciences workforce. The tender is for an enhanced programme which will contribute directly to this aim through a cohesive and comprehensive programme to include intellectual property learning sessions, 6 week pilot sessions, industry away days, intellectual property clinics, CPD accreditation, additional support to the Alumni network, enhanced mentoring and coaching, delivered via regular training sessions 'Pit Stops'. The contract will be for a three year period with the option to extend for a further two years. This period will ensure continuity of delivery during organisational change, as NHSE integrates with DHSC. The programme meets DHSC innovation strategy. The new supplier will deliver the programme from 1st April 2026 supporting the long-term development of entrepreneurial capability within the NHS and the broader healthcare innovation ecosystem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006907-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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