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TEL - Award to Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) for elearning programme R-ITI

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:27

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a direct contract to the Royal College of Radiologists for the R-ITI elearning programme, which is a popular educational resource developed in collaboration with the NHS England's TEL elearning for healthcare team. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 21 March 2026 through to 15 March 2027, with options for renewal extending up to 2029. Located in London, this public procurement deal falls under the category of services, specifically education and training services. Key dates include a standstill period ending on 20 March 2026, and the future signature date is set for 21 March 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations involved in the delivery of educational and training services, particularly those targeting the healthcare sector. The direct award method indicates a specific need for specialised knowledge and technical abilities offered by the Royal College of Radiologists, pointing to opportunities for businesses that can provide niche services or innovative solutions in similar sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate superiority in such areas might find chances for growth by establishing partnerships or seeking similar contracts that require unique expertise, technical proficiency, and an established track record in delivering quality education programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TEL - Award to Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) for elearning programme R-ITI

Notice Description

The R-ITI elearning programme is a collection of elearning resources developed by NHS England's TEL elearning for healthcare team (elfh) in collaboration with the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and is one of the most popular programmes on the elfh platform.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 Paragraph 6 a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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