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NHSE North East and Yorkshire Region: Foundation Programme in Public Health

NHS ENGLAND

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, is the contracting body for a public health training programme in the North East and Yorkshire region, titled "Foundation Programme in Public Health." Located in London, NHS England awarded the contract on 11 March 2026. The procurement process focused on providing education and training services to individuals in public health roles within local authorities and health trusts. The procurement was managed using a 'direct' method, below threshold without competition, under a special 'lightTouch' regime. The training programme aims to improve public health practices and is managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The total contract value is £210,745 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in public health initiatives. Businesses with a strong background in delivering educational programmes that align with health and social care objectives are well-positioned to utilise this contract. Organisations that can facilitate the delivery of comprehensive training for health professionals across the public sector will find value in engaging with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for collaboration in expanding their service outreach within this region. Large-scale providers with strategic experience in health sector partnerships may particularly benefit from the exposure and networking prospects presented by this project.

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Notice Title

NHSE North East and Yorkshire Region: Foundation Programme in Public Health

Notice Description

The programme is managed and delivered by Barnsley Council for the North East and Yorkshire region. The programme was developed to address a major gap in training for: - People employed in public health teams in local authorities and trusts who have no formal public health training. - Health and social care staff wishing to adopt a public health approach to their work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066727
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021724-2026
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
£210,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

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