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Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds) -C396878

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:57

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:10

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 11:24

PlanningUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 08:11

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds), spearheaded by NHS England, aims to foster genomic pedagogic professional development through collaboration with educational entities such as the Genomic Training Academy (GTAC) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). It targets genomic educators within the Genomic Medicine Service across the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is currently in the award stage with NHS England acting as the buying organisation. The award was made to City St Georges University of London, and the contract commenced on 10 March 2026, running until 25 May 2029, with a contract value of £668,647. The procurement pertains to education and training services and aligns with the principles set out in the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for organisations specialising in genomic education and training, especially those adept at delivering CPD courses and pedagogic programmes. Businesses involved in genomics, specifically within academia, stand to benefit from participating due to the collaborative nature of the scheme which involves a reciprocal exchange of ideas and intelligence, fostering innovation. Entities with large-scale capabilities to manage and deliver high-volume educational resources efficiently, exemplified by City St Georges University of London, are well-positioned for growth by leveraging these partnerships. The emphasis on technical quality and social value ensures that businesses closely aligned with these objectives can thrive and expand their influence within genomic educational spheres.

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Notice Title

Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds) -C396878

Notice Description

C396878 - Pedagogic Scholarship Scheme (GPeds). 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). NOTE: NHS England acknowledges this transparency notice is being published outside of the Procurement Act 2023 timeframes. The delay arises from exceptional administrative and operational circumstances which prevented the necessary verification and assurance processes within the prescribed period. NHS England has acted diligently to rectify the issue and is now publishing the notice at the earliest reasonable opportunity. This publication is made in the interests of compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the overarching principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031082-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, 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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£668,647 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£668,647 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 25 May 2029 3-4 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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