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Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 08:30

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:07

Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by NHS England, a central government public authority, to find a supplier to deliver Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians, including a Train the Trainer programme. This project falls under the education and training services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, classified under a light touch regime, and was indeed a below-threshold open competition. The contract, awarded to QA, began on 4th September 2025 and will run until 3rd September 2028, with a gross value of £169,722. It has recently completed all relevant stages, with the award and contract formalised by the start of September 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth, focusing on companies skilled in delivering educational and training services, specifically those related to genomics and bioinformatics. Large-scale suppliers such as QA, with experience in similar contracts, are particularly well-suited to engage in such competitive tenders. However, there was notable participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the potential for diverse business engagement within the sector. An open competition encourages a range of suppliers to participate, promoting innovation and collaboration for businesses looking to expand their training service offerings to public health bodies like NHS England.

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Notice Title

Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians

Notice Description

NHS England's Genomics Training Academy is looking for a supplier to develop and deliver Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians and a parallel Train the Trainer programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05438e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£141,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£141,435 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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