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Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by NHS England, focuses on the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)" within the healthcare sector. This award stage contract, signed on 8th September 2025, pertains to services related to education and training for advanced imaging practices. Located in the UK, the opportunity had a defined contract period from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a gross value of £24,000. The contract follows a direct procurement method under a light-touch regime, below the competition threshold, showcasing a streamlined approach to acquiring specialised services essential for meeting strategic workforce goals. The procurement aligns with UK public authority central government standards, specifically targeting regions closely associated with NHS England's strategic workforce initiatives.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large healthcare organisations or training providers with expertise in education and training services. The contract awarded to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust highlights an implicit preference for entities with a proven track record in delivering specialised healthcare training. Businesses aiming to capitalise on such contracts should ideally possess strong capabilities in healthcare education, workforce development, and infrastructure provision to align with NHS long-term planning. This type of procurement opens pathways for strategic partnerships and the chance to contribute to national healthcare improvement goals by addressing critical workforce shortages through targeted educational programmes.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)

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 Paid by IPF Transfer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076474-2025
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
24 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
Not specified
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

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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