Planning

Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds)

NHS ENGLAND

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21 Aug 2025 at 08:11

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning stage of launching the "Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds)" to enhance genomics education and training within the NHS Workforce. The scheme is set to be implemented in London and aims to collaborate with the Genomic Training Academy and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The primary focus is on the education and training sector, with an emphasis on genomics integration in clinical care. The scheme's procurement process follows an open procedure with a procurement deadline set for 19 September 2025, and interested parties can submit enquiries until 8 September 2025. The total contract value is expected to be around £840,000, with the award decision anticipated by 13 October 2025, and the contractual work commencing on 28 October 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for HEIs and educational organisations with strong pedagogic leadership and genomics research capabilities. With a focus on the development and delivery of continued professional development (CPD) courses, organisations that can provide technical quality and offer social value will have competitive advantages. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with a tender award favouring a mix of technical (60%), social value (10%), and commercial (30%) criteria. By engaging in this initiative, businesses can play a crucial role in addressing the current gap in genomic knowledge and contribute to the broader integration of genomics across various NHS services, subsequently achieving substantial growth and impact in the field of genomic education and training.

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Notice Title

Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds)

Notice Description

The National Genomics Education Programme (GEP) team is responsible for providing and delivering genomics education and training for the entire NHS Workforce, both clinical and non-clinical. Mainstreaming genomics involves the routine integration of genomic testing into clinical care, across the healthcare specialities and professions to inform patient diagnosis and management. However many of the healthcare workers who do not currently work within specialist genomics, do not have the fundamental subject knowledge, understanding and confidence that would enable them to integrate genomics into their service. The GEP is looking to award a contract/s to one or more HEIs to assemble a team with senior pedagogic leadership, research co-ordinators and clerical staff to develop and deliver CPD courses on pedagogic principles, programmes, CPD and research opportunities in collaboration with the GEP. As part of a structured and multi-tiered approach to providing genomic education, the GEP is proposing to establish a Genomics Pedagogy scheme (GPeds). The purpose of the scheme is to promote and facilitate genomics pedagogic professional development and research. The scheme will be based on a collaboration between GEP, the Genomic Training Academy (GTAC) and an/several Higher Education Institute/s (HEIs). GPeds will be available to genomic educators within the Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) encompassing the seven regional Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSA) and seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050380-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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