Planning

Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27". This involves a request for information to gather input for the recommissioning of the programme. Classified under the services industry, specifically education and training, this initiative is targeted across the United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement phase includes a milestone for the submission of interest, which is due by 5 p.m. on 13th January 2026. Interested parties need to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement process follows a "lightTouch" regime and exceeds threshold criteria, indicating a significant contractual opportunity commencing on 1st September 2026, with potential renewal up to 2033.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for organisations specialising in education and training services. Its longevity, with an initial five-year contract and prospects for extension, signifies robust partnership opportunities for well-qualified bidders. Companies with prior experience in delivering specialist scientific training and those capable of adapting to NHS requirements will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can establish or strengthen collaborative relationships within the public health sector, benefiting from the extensive networks and resources associated with NHS England.

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Notice Title

Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27

Notice Description

Request For Information to collect info and opinions about the recommissioning of the Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme in 2026/27 To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 13th January 2026 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06001d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000682-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
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

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