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Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort)

NHS England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2025 at 15:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Aug 2025 at 10:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Aug 2025 at 10:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort). The contract, valued at £3,750,000, commenced on 22 October 2025 and is set to end on 31 July 2030. The procurement process was conducted directly as a direct award under the "lightTouch" regime, justified by the unique capacity of the supplier. The buyer, NHS England, headquartered in London, is a central government public authority focused on services in the education and training sector. The apprenticeship programme is set to take place in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth for large organisations specialised in education and training services, particularly those capable of managing medical apprenticeship programmes. Businesses with innovative education strategies and a strong foundation in healthcare training are well-suited to align with the objectives of NHS England's apprenticeship initiatives. While the procurement has been completed, understanding such opportunities can provide insights and inspiration for similar future tenders, enhancing a firm's strategic positioning in the healthcare education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort)

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a contract to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust as the employer for the second cohort of Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices.

Procurement Information

ESNEFT are the only employer that have an approved model for Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

NHS ENGLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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