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Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26" under a direct procurement method with the Sutton Trust. The contract, valued at £50,000, aims to deliver a national programme to assist a minimum of 50 disadvantaged students applying for medicine and related degrees. It falls under education and training services in London, categorised as subject to the light touch regime. The contract, signed on 9 April 2026, runs from 10 April 2026 to 9 October 2026. This procurement targets workforce growth and social mobility within the health sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on education and training services, especially those skilled in widening access to higher education. The Sutton Trust, a small or medium-sized enterprise herein appointed, exemplifies the type of organisations well-suited for such initiatives. Businesses with expertise in consultancy for educational programmes and those advocating for social equity can leverage this opportunity to expand their services, establish partnerships, and enhance their reputation in the public sector. As the NHS seeks to address social objectives, similar organisations may find this a fruitful area for collaboration and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26

Notice Description

"C437708 Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26 This contract is for a PS50,000 single tender action to appoint the Sutton Trust to deliver a national Access to Medicine (Pathways) programme, supporting a minimum of 50 disadvantaged and underrepresented students to prepare for applications to medicine and related health undergraduate degrees during the 2025/26 academic year. The expansion of medical school places will prioritise widening access to high potential candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds, supporting workforce growth while advancing social mobility objectives outlined in the 10-year plan. These services are categorised as education and training services (CPV Code: 800000000) which are subject to the light touch regime (LTR). The LTR has a current threshold of PS663K (inc VAT) and this contract value is therefore sub-threshold. The contract will be on PO terms".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06892d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036891-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SUTTON TRUST

Further Information

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