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Topol Digital Fellowships - Cohort 5

NHS ENGLAND

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29 Aug 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in London, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Topol Digital Fellowships - Cohort 5," categorised under Education and training services. The procurement focuses on supporting up to 50 digital professionals within the NHS Digital Academy. This initiative is situated within the UK, and the procurement has now advanced to the award stage, having been completed on 19th December 2024. The contract was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, a decision reflecting that the procurement falls outside the standard directive. Importantly, the main supplier for this project is Health Innovation Wessex Limited, located in Southampton.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital education and training services within the healthcare sector. Organisations with a focus on innovation and expertise in digital transformation will find this opportunity aligns well with their business growth strategies. As the procurement was managed through a limited procedure, it catered specifically to enterprises capable of fulfilling bespoke training and mentorship needs in healthcare digitalisation. Consequently, such tenders not only provide substantial opportunities for growth but also foster partnerships with prominent public sector entities like the NHS England.

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Notice Title

Topol Digital Fellowships - Cohort 5

Notice Description

The Topol Digital Fellowship is a programme, commissioned by the NHS Digital Academy supporting up to 50 Digital professionals, early in their digital careers with hands-on learning and mentorship whilst they apply this learning in a work-based project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PCR Direct Award (Reg 32) - Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication

Procurement Information

This contract is the mechanism by which NHSE entrusts Providers to undertake healthcare education and training activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059085
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@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

HEALTH INNOVATION WESSEX

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