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Scientific Practitioner Training Programme 2026/27 - RFI

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 08:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Scientific Practitioner Training Programme 2026/27 - RFI." This process falls under the services category within the education sector, specifically focusing on education and training services. Located in London, this initiative aims to collect information and opinions about recommissioning the training programme. The planned timeline includes a submission of interest deadline at 5:00 pm on 20th August 2026, with potential changes at NHS England's discretion. Interested parties must register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the specified deadline, with the next communication notice scheduled for 1st October 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in higher education and training programmes. The initiative indicates potential growth for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes aligned with NHS England's objectives. The procurement process is above the threshold and follows a light-touch regime, making it suitable for entities adept at navigating government tenders. Companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in vocational and technical training fields, should consider engaging with this tender to leverage new business opportunities and expand their involvement in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Practitioner Training Programme 2026/27 - RFI

Notice Description

Request For Information to collect info and opinions about the recommissioning of the Scientific Practitioner Training Programme 2026/27 - RFI To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 20th August 2026 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074502-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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