Tender

Clinical Entrepreneur Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, an active tender process inviting proposals for a training and mentoring platform that supports NHS staff in turning innovative ideas into market solutions. This procurement is open to public bidding under an open procedure, with service delivery aimed at enhancing the life sciences workforce. The tender covers education and training services across the UK, offering contracts valued at £4,812,500 net of VAT. Interested parties must submit their applications by 16 March 2026. Key stakeholders are advised to make enquiries before 15 March 2026 to clarify any aspects of the procurement. The awarded programme will commence in May 2026, lasting until March 2031, contingent upon extension agreements.

The tender offers compelling opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on education, healthcare innovation, and intellectual property training. Businesses specialising in workforce development and consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity to deliver comprehensive training, mentoring sessions, and continuous professional development accreditation. With the NHS Ten Year Plan and UK Life Sciences Sector Plan aligning with the objectives of this procurement, participating companies can leverage strategic partnerships and expand their market presence within the healthcare sector, gaining reputational advantages from collaborating closely with NHS England.

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Notice Title

Clinical Entrepreneur Programme

Notice Description

NHS CEP is a free workforce development programme which supports NHS staff turn their most innovative ideas into solutions, to help meet NHS need by providing training and mentoring alongside the commercial skills, experience, and knowledge to bring innovations to market. This programme meets the need stated in the NHS Ten Year Plan which specifically references NHS CEP and PEP underlining their strategic value and the need for future expansion to support the evolving NHS workforce. In addition the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan outlines a key objective to develop a training and skills system that supports a diverse and highly skilled life sciences workforce. The ITT is for an enhanced programme which will contribute directly to this aim through a cohesive and comprehensive programme to include intellectual property learning sessions, 6 week pilot sessions, industry away days, intellectual property clinics, CPD accreditation, additional support to the Alumni network, enhanced mentoring and coaching, delivered via regular training sessions 'Pit Stops'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential for up to 2 years extension which will be subject to approval and agreement by the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065391
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013280-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,812,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,812,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-04-16

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Russell Greenwood
Contact Email
russell.greenwood@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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