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Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education - HCS (ET1007)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 11:49

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education - HCS (ET1007)" project was undertaken by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London. The tender process involved a direct award under the Light Touch Regime, aimed at transforming and expanding the workforce to meet strategic healthcare objectives in line with national plans. The contract, valued at £720,000 gross, began on 1st April 2025 and ended on 31st March 2026. However, the contract was subsequently terminated, and a notice was published on 9th June 2026 to confirm its conclusion due to administrative and operational circumstances.

This tender provided significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training services sector, particularly large organisations capable of delivering high-impact workforce development programmes. Companies like the Academy For Healthcare Science Limited, which was awarded this contract, highlight the suitability for well-established entities with the capacity to engage in strategic partnerships with public health authorities. The Light Touch Regime allowed for a direct procurement method without competition, favouring businesses that maintain a strong alignment with public sector objectives and performance criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education - HCS (ET1007)

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. Light Touch Regime - direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054264-2026
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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