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Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Q1) (ET1007)

NHS ENGLAND

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by NHS England, titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Q1) (ET1007)," focuses on the education and training services industry. The contracting process is categorized under a direct procurement method as a 'light touch regime', intended primarily for non-ETAP activities. This contract aims to support NHS England's strategic objectives of workforce growth and transformation as part of its Long Term Workforce Plan. The contract has been awarded and is in the active stage, with work scheduled from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The buying organisation, NHS England, is situated in London, and the location for service is aligned with their regional needs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare workforce development. Companies with the capability to deliver strategic educational programmes aligned with long-term healthcare service demands would be especially suited to this contract's objectives. Given the nature of the procurement—direct and below threshold—it may also appeal to providers experienced with working under such frameworks, offering a pathway to grow by aligning with NHS England's broad strategic initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Q1) (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-05d631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069353-2025
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
£51,524 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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