Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:20

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority located in London, initiated the procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)" in the healthcare and diagnostics sector. The process began with a tender and transitioned to the award stage, culminating in a contract that was eventually terminated. The contract was originally active from 14th October 2025 until its termination announcement on 9th June 2026, with a final implementation end date of 31st March 2026. The procurement involved a direct method, operating under the Light Touch Regime, below the threshold without competition. The maximum budget allocated was £600,000, of which £500,000 was utilized before its termination due to contract completion.

This initiative represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare science programmes, particularly those focusing on education and training services. Enterprises that can exhibit the capability to align with national healthcare workforce strategies and address service shortages are well-suited for such tenders. The project engaged a large supplier, Queen Mary University Hospital of London, suggesting potential for collaboration with esteemed institutions, making it advantageous for businesses capable of operating at a similar scale or with partnering capabilities to compete in future opportunities. The procurement characteristics favour organisations adept in handling direct awards in regulatory environments that accommodate tailored procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

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. This budget of PS26,565,991 supports existing education programmes (identified in ETAP - Education and Training Activity Plan) and provides infrastructure that delivers additional workforce training and education needs. Identification of workforce needs and priorities are agreed by programme board and in conjunction with regional NHSE leads and delivery partners. This work aligns to national pathway programmes, service priorities and workforce shortages Light Touch Regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF LONDON

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