Award

Provision of PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology and Haematology

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 11:45

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed a multi-lot procurement process under the Light Touch Regime, awarding contracts for the delivery of PG Certificates in Genomics, focusing on Histopathology and Haematology. This process, conducted via an open procedure, identified The University of Westminster as a supplier. Located in London, NHS England, a central public authority, facilitated this procurement as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing specialised education and training services in the healthcare sector. The award was made official on 21 October 2025, with contracts set to commence on 22 October 2025 and run through to 31 August 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. This procurement aligns with services in the education and training industry category and occurred during the procurement's award stage, with a total contract value estimated at £1,237,500 for each participating lot.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in healthcare and genomics education. The open procedure allowed for broad competition, making it suitable for both large-scale organisations and SMEs capable of delivering high-quality specialised training services. Companies with capabilities in educational services, especially those experienced in healthcare-related training, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Engaging with NHS England projects could enhance organisational portfolios and expand service offerings in a critical and growing sector of healthcare education.

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Notice Title

Provision of PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology and Haematology

Notice Description

NHS England ran a multi-lot procurement under the Light Touch Regime to identify a supplier(s) capable of delivering PG Certificates in the field of Genomics, one covering Histopathology and the other Haematology.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Histopathology

Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology

Renewal: The contracts can be extended by up to 24 months.

Lot 2 - Haematology

Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Haematology

Renewal: The contracts can be extended by up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067085-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,917,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,917,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,237,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,237,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Queries
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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