Cancer and Diagnostic -Imaging Training Academy (ET1010)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in London, has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Imaging Training Academy (ET1010)" initiative under the education and training services category. This tender aligns with the strategic aims of the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) directorate to grow and transform the healthcare workforce. The contract, part of a larger £26,565,991 programme budget, was awarded to Edge Hill University and ran from 25th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was carried out under a Light Touch Regime, below the threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined process focusing on essential workforce education and training infrastructure. Despite the conclusion of the overall project, this specific contract status has progressed to 'terminated' as of 9th June 2026, indicating its completion.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for institutions focused on educational and healthcare training services. Given the nature of the project and its alignment with national workforce development priorities, higher education providers and consultancy firms experienced in healthcare workforce transformation will find this type of procurement advantageous. By participating in such procurements, businesses can not only bolster their portfolio in public sector engagements but also contribute significantly to addressing workforce shortages in the health sector, reinforcing their role as key contributors to public welfare and development.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Imaging 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. 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-05e895
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£477,859 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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