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Cancer and Diagnostic -ETP Support (ET1018)

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Dec 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic -ETP Support (ET1018)" was initiated by NHS England, a central government public authority located in London. This contract, focusing on education and training services within the healthcare sector, was awarded on 23rd December 2025. The procurement method was direct and undertaken as a light touch regime, below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined contracting approach. The related activities are part of a strategic initiative to support workforce growth and transformation in line with NHS's Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan. The contract is active, starting from 9th September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £12,834.

This tender presents potential opportunities for organisations involved in providing education and training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare sector training programmes. Although the procurement was done directly, understanding the strategic goals of NHS England could position businesses favourably for future opportunities. Large businesses with capabilities in managing significant health sector training and workforce transformation projects would find such contracts aligning with their service offerings. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a large-scale supplier, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, highlighting the potential for larger organisations to secure similar procurement opportunities by closely aligning with NHS strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -ETP Support (ET1018)

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-05fcb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085897-2025
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
£10,695 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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