Planning

Strategic Commissioning Development Programme 26/27 & 27/28

NHS ENGLAND

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11 May 2026 at 08:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 13:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Strategic Commissioning Development Programme 26/27 & 27/28" under the category of services, with the industry focused on education and training. Located in London, this procurement process is being conducted under an open procedure. The procurement aims to establish a national programme to enhance strategic commissioning capabilities within the NHS. The current tender process has been updated to extend the response deadline to 22 May 2026, and the tender period concludes on 29 June 2026. The estimated contract value is £9.3 million excluding VAT, with a contract period projected from 25 August 2026 to 24 August 2028. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically in English.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare commissioning, analytics, and service reshaping, particularly those that can deliver strategic development programmes. The NHS England seeks a consortium capable of offering a blend of NHS expertise, advanced analytics, and real-world experience to translate learning into substantial system change. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a platform to collaborate on a large scale and gain insight into NHS strategic operations. Businesses that specialise in educational and training services within the healthcare sector have a prime opportunity to partake in innovative projects that align with the NHS's long-term vision and financial management strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Commissioning Development Programme 26/27 & 27/28

Notice Description

NOTICE UPDATE This notice has been updated to reflect 3 changes: 1. To invite you to take part in a survey, which can be accessed at the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO48SOvXw2z_VOmkU53XebJU1URElCQzVXV1VOT05EMFpON0VLM09FQVc1Ni4u&route=shorturl 2. To extend the deadline for response to 22 May 2026. 3. To update the estimated value of the contract to PS9,300,000 (excl VAT) Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan depends fundamentally on restoring and strengthening commissioning. It will require commissioners with the capability, authority and confidence to reshape services, challenge existing models of provision and use every lever to drive change ICBs are now stewards of over PS130 billion of NHS funding, with an average system responsible for around PS5 billion each year. This unprecedented scale, coupled with the new multi-year planning and financial framework, provides a renewed opportunity to manage risk differently; to pool resources, shift investment upstream, and reshape local markets. NHS England want to establish a national Strategic Commissioning Development Programme (SCDP) for 2026/27-2027/28 and this notice is to highlight a potential forthcoming procurement for a consortium of partners to assist the design and delivery of the action learning programme as a key part of the wider Strategic Commissioning Development Programme. This external consortium will blend deep NHS credibility, advanced analytics, commercial acumen and real-world commissioning expertise with the ability to translate learning into tangible system change at scale. A draft specification is also being issued as part of the early notification which can be accessed by registering on the e-procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06801d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042799-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£9,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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