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Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

NHS ENGLAND

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UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is overseeing a procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)". This initiative falls under the education and training services category and aims to fulfil strategic workforce development objectives within the healthcare sector. The procurement process is currently in the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 31 March 2025 and active until 31 March 2026. Located in London, NHS England is part of the central government, tasked with boosting workforce skills in line with the Long Term Workforce Plan. The procurement method applied was direct and below threshold, utilising the Light Touch Regime without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare education and training services. The Academy For Healthcare Science Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating the relevance for established entities in this domain. The project supports both existing and new workforce training initiatives, fostering potential collaborations with regional NHSE leads and delivery partners. Businesses experienced in providing educational infrastructure and tailoring training to meet national healthcare priorities could find advantageous growth opportunities in aligning their services with such government-sponsored programmes. The estimated budget for the programme stands at £26,565,991, which provides ample scope for various business investments in training and workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

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. This budget of PS26,565,991 supports existing education programmes (identified in ETAP - Education and Training Activity Plan) and provides infrastructure that delivers additional workforce training and education needs. Identification of workforce needs and priorities are agreed by programme board and in conjunction with regional NHSE leads and delivery partners. This work aligns to national pathway programmes, service priorities and workforce shortages Light Touch Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06606c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018747-2026
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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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

ACADEMY FOR HEALTHCARE SCIENCE

Further Information

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