This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 12:42

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education - HCS (ET1007)" contract was managed by NHS England, located at Wellington House, London. The procurement fell under the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training within the healthcare sector. The contract was governed by the 2023/54 UK legislation and employed a direct procurement method under a light-touch regime, allowing for a direct award without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025 and completed on 31 March 2026, with a total value of £600,000.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare and diagnostics. With a focus on supporting the strategic aims of NHS England’s workforce transformation, the tender was ideally suited for large-scale suppliers with expertise in educational programmes and capacity building within the healthcare sector. The University of Sheffield, as the contract awardee, demonstrates the suitability for academic institutions or established training providers to engage in such initiatives, thereby contributing to workforce development in alignment with national healthcare objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C423341

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 Contract Signature Date - 20/04/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054259-2026
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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