Tender

Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Nov 2025 at 08:50

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, embarked on a procurement process titled "Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care." This initiative aimed to enhance health services by developing a self-assessment template for podiatric leaders and introducing workshops to elevate service delivery. Initially, the tender process was active and allowed open competition for SMEs and VCSEs, with a submission deadline of 15th August 2025. However, the procurement was cancelled on 13th November 2025 following a strategic financial review, halting any further contractual actions.

This tender initially presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, education, and training services, particularly those with experience in healthcare consultancy. While the procurement was cancelled, the endeavour highlighted NHS England's interest in innovative solutions to workforce challenges. Future initiatives may arise, allowing businesses to leverage this knowledge and position themselves advantageously for upcoming tenders that fit similar profiles, especially those with a focus on health service optimisation. Businesses with expertise in service delivery optimisation and healthcare improvements could have greatly benefited from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking provider for the following: To develop a self-assessment template to support podiatric leaders to assess, optimise and sustain their workforce, training, and education needs to maximise current and future service delivery. Podiatry services to adopt the high impact actions which could include best practice. The development of themed workshops / webinars and curation of existing resources which would support the self-assessment template. Regular progress reports and impact evaluations to track outcomes and effectiveness. Contract length is 7 months. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS99,950 ex VAT for 7 months. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 15th August at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073372-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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