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Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating from its headquarters in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)." This procurement falls under the "services" category and is specifically directed towards education and training services in the healthcare sector. The procurement was managed under a direct method without competition, described as below threshold, aligning with a Light Touch Regime. The process sought service providers capable of supporting strategic aims in workforce growth and transformation, relevant to the UK’s Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan. The awarded contract was signed on 8th September 2025, with services commencing the following day and concluding on 31st March 2026. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Cambridge, was the supplier awarded, signifying the partnership approved to fulfil these needs.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to engage with NHS England, particularly those capable of contributing solutions aligned with national healthcare service priorities and workforce shortages. The project’s focus on advanced practice in imaging indicates an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational programme delivery, workforce training, and diagnostic services. Larger entities, such as established training providers or healthcare institutions with a track record in collaboration with public health authorities, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement opportunities. This engagement supports growth within the healthcare sector, presenting a platform for establishing or strengthening partnerships with central government health authorities.

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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-05e7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076713-2025
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
£31,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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