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MSc fees for London Public Health trainees _LSTHM

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "MSc fees for London Public Health trainees" under the education and training services category. The procurement was managed using a direct method, specifically a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The tender relates to public health education with the location being London, specifically engaging the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The process moved to the award stage and then a contract was signed on 26 February 2026, with the performance period lasting until 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £200,600 GBP, falls under the "light touch" regime without requiring competitive bidding, signalling a targeted procurement approach with specific sectoral considerations.

This tender presents an opportunity for institutions and companies specialising in educational service delivery, particularly those focusing on health-related training. Companies with expertise in providing academic qualifications or training within the public health sector could find substantial value in similar procurements. Although the procurement method was direct and below threshold, typically limiting competitive opportunity, it highlights potential growth areas in public sector training collaborations. Organisations similar to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, perhaps with experience managing educational programs, might benefit from exploring such opportunities for development and expansion in their service offerings. Such contracts can serve as stepping stones for larger engagements with central government bodies such as NHS England.

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Notice Title

MSc fees for London Public Health trainees _LSTHM

Notice Description

MSc fees for London Public Health trainees. The start date for delivery was actually 01/04/2025 but in order to publish this notice 26/02/2026 has been selected.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018354-2026
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
£200,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 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
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

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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