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ancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Dec 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" under a direct award method, categorised in the education and training services industry. The contracting process, finalised on 22 December 2025, was conducted under the light touch regime, allowing the Workforce Training & Education directorate to advance its strategic goals of workforce expansion and transformation. This procurement fits within the framework of NHS's Long Term Workforce Plan, addressing service demand. The operation was conducted from NHS England's address in London, with the contract commencing on 9 September 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2026, at a contracted value of £21,860 GBP.

The awarded contract to the Northern Care Alliance presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and workforce development, particularly those catering to the healthcare sector. Large-scale businesses proficient in delivering training solutions, and apprenticeship programmes stand a strong chance to align their services with such public health initiatives. By engaging with these contracts, service providers not only foster expansion but also contribute to pivotal public sector goals, reinforcing positions as strategic partners in health sector education. This environment is well-suited for businesses aiming to build or strengthen ties with public sector agencies like NHS England.

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Notice Title

ancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

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. Light Touch Regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085408-2025
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
£21,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 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
Workforce Commercial Team
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

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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