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06 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for NHS England involved the award of a contract titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Endoscopy Training Academy (ET1010)" under the light touch regime. This project focuses on growing and transforming the workforce to meet healthcare service demand. The contract was directly awarded without competition, indicating it was a below-threshold procurement, reflective of the procurement stages titled as 'award' and 'contract'. The supplier selected is the large-scale University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The contract commenced on 14th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026, encompassing the delivery of education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. This initiative is based in London, aligning with NHS England's strategic initiatives.

This procurement offers a notable opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focusing on healthcare workforce development. It is especially beneficial for medical training providers and educational service companies that can complement the strategic aims outlined in NHS England's Long Term Workforce Plan. Given the direct procurement method, although the process did not involve competition, potential service providers can still align their offerings towards similar future opportunities or expansions in service requirements, positioning themselves as potential collaborators in NHS training and development initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Endoscopy Training Academy (ET1010)

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-064a8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011132-2026
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
£24,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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