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Cancer and Diagnostic -Endoscopy Training Academy (ET1010)

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is the contracting authority for the tender titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Endoscopy Training Academy (ET1010)." This falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically focusing on endoscopy training within the healthcare sector. The procurement process, which is now at the award stage, was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature, allowing NHS England to proceed with a direct award. The contract, aimed at supporting the Workforce Training & Education directorate's strategic aims, commenced on 9th September 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026, located in London, UK. The awarded contract was signed on 8th September 2025, and it highlights a light-touch regime approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare education and training services. Educational institutions with expertise in developing and delivering training programmes, particularly those focusing on cancer and diagnostic services like endoscopy, would find this tender a valuable opportunity for growth. Large healthcare providers, such as Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust—already involved as the supplier in this contract—can leverage their scale and expertise to meet the strategic workforce demands outlined in NHS England’s long-term plans. Businesses with capabilities to innovate in training delivery would be particularly well-suited to such tenders, helping drive sector advancements and fulfilling critical workforce needs.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Endoscopy Training Academy (ET1010)

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-05e5c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075783-2025
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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 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

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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