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Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was led by NHS England, focusing on the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Advanced Practice in Imaging (ET1022)" project. This falls under the industry category of education and training services and is part of their ongoing strategy to address workforce shortages and service demands. The procurement process, which did not involve competition as it was below the threshold, was completed with the award given to Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent. The contract commenced on 14th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £24,000. This programme aligns with NHS England's strategic aims and national pathways, facilitating growth and transformation in the workforce.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and education services sectors, particularly those specialising in workforce training and development. Enterprises that can provide innovative educational programmes designed to fulfil strategic workforce demands, particularly in diagnostics and imaging, are well-positioned to benefit. As the contract was awarded under a "Light Touch Regime," businesses that can operate under flexible and tailored service delivery models stand to gain significantly from such procurement opportunities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076842-2025
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 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
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

PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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