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Evaluation of NHSE Education Quality Data Indicators

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England pertains to the "Evaluation of NHSE Education Quality Data Indicators," within the health services industry category. The contracting authority, centrally located at Wellington House, London, aims to validate the National Education and Training Survey (NETS) for robust statistical analysis of feedback from professionals across the health system. While the tender closed for submissions on 12 January 2026, the awarded contract was signed promptly by the University of Derby on 26 February 2026, commencing the essential evaluation service from 27 February 2026 to 30 June 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and educational services within the healthcare sector. The open procurement method ensures inclusive participation for suitable organisations, such as large enterprises capable of handling extensive data validation endeavours. SMEs and VCSE entities were encouraged to compete, highlighting NHS England's commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base. The strategic focus on technical, commercial, and social value criteria accentuates the potential for successful bidders to enhance their proficiency and reputation in delivering high-impact services.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of NHSE Education Quality Data Indicators

Notice Description

The National Education and Training Survey (NETS) launched in 2019 and has since provided the only national platform to collect feedback from learners and professionals working across the full breadth of the health and care system. This insight into learner experience is vital in reducing student attrition, improving workforce retention and reducing inequalities and discrimination. The NETS questions have evolved over time and additional features, such as professional branching, have been added. After six years it is important that the current question set is independently validated for content and dependability along with the statistical model used to analyse the response dataset. The NETS now produces millions of individual data lines. As such, it is important that the questions and statistical model are appropriate, robust and offer a framework from which evidence-based decisions can be made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f07c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017413-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,083 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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