Planning

Invitation to Supplier Engagement Session: NHS England - Workforce, Training and Education (WTE)

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a procurement process inviting engagement from suppliers in the workforce, training, and education sector, as part of its efforts to enhance the NHS workforce's education and training programmes. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on strategic priorities through supplier engagement sessions slated for May 6th, 2026. Interested parties must register by April 29th, 2026, to attend the online session, which aims to prepare businesses for upcoming procurement opportunities. This initiative aims to provide significant insights into the NHS England's Workforce, Training, and Education Directorate's future directions and procurement strategies.

The engagement session provides a unique opportunity for suppliers within the education and training services industry to understand upcoming procurement trends and collaborate directly with NHS England. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the session will outline future procurement processes and strategic objectives, offering practical guidance on positioning suppliers for success. This is a chance for both current and new suppliers to explore areas for business growth within the NHS framework, particularly those adept in delivering training and educational programmes. Suppliers are encouraged to attend and engage proactively to seek answers to pertinent questions and secure potential partnerships for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Supplier Engagement Session: NHS England - Workforce, Training and Education (WTE)

Notice Description

NHS England's Workforce, Training and Education (WTE) Directorate is inviting suppliers from across the education and training sector who currently work with, or are interested in working with, NHS training programmes to attend an upcoming supplier engagement session. Purpose of the session This session will provide suppliers with early insight into the strategic priorities, future direction, and planned activity of the WTE Directorate. It will also offer an opportunity to improve understanding of how NHS England approaches commercial engagement and how suppliers can best position themselves for future opportunities. What suppliers can expect Attendees will hear directly from colleagues across WTE and commercial teams on: * The pipeline of planned activity and forthcoming procurement across workforce education and training * Strategic priorities and direction of the WTE Directorate * How WTE is shaping and delivering education and training to support the NHS workforce * Commercial practices and expectations, including key principles that underpin NHS England procurement * Practical guidance on how suppliers can monitor opportunities and set themselves up for success There will also be opportunities for questions and discussion to support shared understanding and transparency. Who should attend This session is aimed at organisations across the workforce education and training sector, with experience of delivering, or interest in delivering, services to NHS training programmes. Attendance is open to both existing and prospective suppliers. Next steps Please register your interest by registering on our procurement portal here: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for C435457. Suppliers are encouraged to attend to gain valuable insight into future opportunities and to support constructive engagement with NHS England. If there are key questions that you would like NHS England to answer on the day you can submit these via the Atamis portal once registered and NHS England will do our best to respond. If you are unable to attend, please register and we can share any materials after the event. Date & Time To be held online on May 6th 2026 (time TBC). Sharing instructions will be sent to suppliers who register their interest following the above process. PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING USED TO INVITE SUPPLIERS TO AN INFORMATION SHARING SESSION THAT WILL COVER MULTIPLE PROCUREMENTS AND IS NOT LINKED TO A SINGLE PROCUREMENT

Planning Information

The closing date for registering interest via. Atamis is 17:00 Wednesday 29th April 2026. NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067847
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029306-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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