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Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, acting as the central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" programme. This initiative, aimed at advancing workforce capabilities in cancer diagnostics, was executed under a light touch regime without competition, as it was below the threshold for direct procurement. The contract covers the provision of education and training services, spanning from 14th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The NHS England's Workforce Commercial Team managed this award, valued at £18,570, and it was delivered by the supplier Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare apprenticeships. Large-scale organisations, like hospital foundations, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, especially within the healthcare sector focused on addressing workforce demands. Engaging with similar procurement opportunities can drive business growth by establishing strong partnerships with public healthcare institutions, aligning services with long-term strategic workforce goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012044-2026
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
£18,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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