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ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:30

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, recently completed a procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)." The procurement fell under the Education and Training Services category and followed a direct procurement method under the Light Touch Regime, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and ended on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £600,000. Initially awarded on 31st March 2025 to Academy For Healthcare Science Limited, the contract was ultimately terminated due to successful completion as of 31st March 2026.

This contract offered significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services specifically aimed at healthcare science. Well-suited businesses were those capable of aligning with NHS England's strategic aims, including growing and transforming the workforce to meet service demands. Companies with expertise in developing human resource capabilities in the healthcare sector could have benefited from engaging in this project, particularly those focusing on workforce training and education to address service priorities and workforce shortages. Although this tender is now terminated due to completion, insights into NHS England's procurement needs could inform future business growth strategies.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06606c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054243-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
9 Jun 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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