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Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by NHS England, involves the award of the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)". The industry category is Education and Training Services, aimed at developing healthcare science programmes to fulfil strategic workforce aims. NHS England, situated in London, is the buying organisation, while The University of Sheffield is the selected supplier. As of 24th April 2026, the procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, marking the completion of the contract. The procurement method employed was a 'Light Touch Regime' with a direct award process, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract period started on the 1st April 2025 and ended on the 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in terms of providing educational and diagnostic services essential for healthcare programme development. Businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in workforce training and diagnostics, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Large-scale entities like universities, with expertise in education and training, are particularly competitive for this contract, as evidenced by the involvement of The University of Sheffield. Participation in such initiatives aligns businesses with public sector objectives and contributes to the strategic formulation of workforce solutions.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

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 Actual signature date - 20/04/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037542-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
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
Active

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

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