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Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a direct procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" under a light-touch regime, reflecting its strategic emphasis on workforce growth within the health sector. As a public authority in the central government domain, the buyer sought services related to education and training, particularly in diagnostics and cancer care. The contract was awarded to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is valued at £42,450. It encompasses services under the CPV code 80000000 and covers the period from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement, completed using a below-threshold method without competition, aligns with the needs identified in NHS England's Long Term Workforce Plan and the 10-Year Plan ambitions.

This contract represents significant opportunities for large healthcare providers and educational institutions specialising in training and development services, particularly those competent in healthcare and diagnostic services. Given the focus on apprenticeship programmes, businesses with expertise in health education and training, especially within the pathology and diagnostics sectors, stand to benefit significantly. These businesses can leverage the contract to expand their footprint in the government sector, enhance their service offerings, and strengthen strategic partnerships with reputable organisations like NHS England.

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Notice Title

Cancer 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-05fc23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085656-2025
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
£42,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 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

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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