Planning

National Education and Training for NHS Ultrasound Professionals

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 15:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 10:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process aimed at enhancing the National Education and Training programmes for NHS Ultrasound Professionals. The procurement, valued at £25 million GBP, focuses on services within the education and training sector. The initiative, based in London, is set to streamline and introduce new programmes concerning Sonography and Radiographer Ultrasound, commencing from 1st April 2027 and potentially extending until 2033. An amendment updated the estimated tender notice publication date to 26th July 2026, with future notices coming after this date. The procurement aligns with the UK Public Sector Procurement Guidance Act of 2023.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in medical training and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them the chance to partner with a major public authority in NHS England. As the procurement supports various professional groups, companies involved in curriculum development, digital learning tools, and specialised training services for healthcare can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and develop cutting-edge training solutions in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Education and Training for NHS Ultrasound Professionals

Notice Description

NHS England's Workforce, Training and Education Directorate sets out a suite of Education and Training programmes which are supported financially by NHS England as a corporate body. This is a wide ranging list of programmes covering most professional groups. This procurement is for one of the programmes within this education and training offer. The overall Procurement is titled as Ultrasound, and will include a review of the current provision, including rationalisation of the current programmes, and identification of new, aligned programmes. The current programmes under review for this reprocurement are: Sonography, Radiographer - Ultrasound

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031652-2025
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2031 4-5 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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