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Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Q1) (ET1007)

NHS ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

In February 2026, NHS England completed a procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Q1) (ET1007)" under the Light Touch Regime. This contract, awarded directly and below the usual thresholds without competition, pertains to the services industry category with a focus on education and training. Located in London, the consultancy supports NHS England's strategic goals to expand and transform its workforce in line with long-term planning. The contract was active from October 2025 until the end of March 2026, having been signed in September 2025, with a gross value of £91,388.40.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that align with government initiatives to enhance workforce skills in the healthcare sector. Given that the contract was directly awarded to Brunel University of London, large-scale organisations with a strong track record in delivering advanced educational projects would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on healthcare education or those looking to expand into public health projects may find aligning their offerings with NHS England's strategic goals highly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Q1) (ET1007)

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-06474b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010125-2026
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
£76,157 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 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

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

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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