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Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Imaging) (ET1007)

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Imaging) (ET1007)" programme under the Light Touch Regime. The focus of this contract is on educational services within the healthcare sector, specifically to support the transformation and growth of the workforce in line with strategic plans. This procurement, involving a direct method below threshold without competition, was awarded to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract commenced on 9th September 2025 and is expected to conclude on 30th September 2026. The process is classified under the central government public authority category and took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale service providers, particularly those specialising in educational and training services in healthcare, to collaborate with notable institutions like NHS England. Such contracts can enhance an organisation's portfolio, increasing its visibility and credibility within the public sector. Companies that are able to provide innovative training solutions and demonstrate a capacity to address the challenges of workforce transformation could significantly benefit and expand their business opportunities through similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Imaging) (ET1007)

Notice Description

The cancer and diagnostics projects covered by this business case is for the programme's non ETAP activity. Approval is required to allow the WT&E directorate to fulfil its strategic aims of growing and transforming the workforce to meet service demand in line with Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan ambitions. Light Touch Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069051-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,237 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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