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Cancer and Diagnostic - Admin & Clerical Endoscopy (ET1023)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Jan 2026 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England recently concluded the procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Admin & Clerical Endoscopy (ET1023)" initiative, which falls under the industry category of education and training services. This contract, part of the programme's non-ETAP activity, aligns with NHS England's strategic goals to grow and transform its workforce in line with their Long Term Workforce Plan. The procurement, handled through a direct method without competition under a light-touch regime, signifies a significant commitment with a budget of £26,565,991 to enhance educational programs and workforce training infrastructure. The contract, awarded to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, is active and commenced on 14th October 2025, with a scheduled end date of 31st March 2026, in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of supporting healthcare workforce development. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale educational initiatives or possessing the capacity to collaborate with central government entities like NHS England will find this procurement beneficial for business growth. With a significant budget allocation, the initiative offers scope for expanding service offerings in workforce training, particularly in the healthcare sector. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses specialising in healthcare workforce solutions, educational program development, and large-scale project management in a governmental context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic - Admin & Clerical Endoscopy (ET1023)

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. This budget of PS26,565,991 supports existing education programmes (identified in ETAP - Education and Training Activity Plan) and provides infrastructure that delivers additional workforce training and education needs. Identification of workforce needs and priorities are agreed by programme board and in conjunction with regional NHSE leads and delivery partners. This work aligns to national pathway programmes, service priorities and workforce shortages Light Touch Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060beb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007431-2026
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
£9,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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