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

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, United Kingdom. This contract titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)" falls within the education and training services industry category. It relates to a practice education programme aimed at workforce development in pathology, crucial for meeting the strategic aims outlined in NHS's Long Term Workforce Plan. The process, categorised under 'light touch' regime, involved a direct procurement method below the threshold, thereby proceeding without competition. Although the tender process is complete, significant contract details include an active award status and a contract period from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £36,842.40.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare and diagnostics sectors. While the procurement was direct, reducing the scope for competition, businesses can prepare for future opportunities by demonstrating capabilities in aligning with critical strategic frameworks like those in NHS's workforce plans. Larger institutions with experience in large-scale healthcare projects are particularly well-suited due to the nature and complexity of the services required. The supplier, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, exemplifies the type of organisation with the necessary scale and expertise to deliver on such contracts.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) (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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071739-2025
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
£30,702 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 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

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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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