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Cancer and Diagnostic -Imaging Training Academy (ET1010)

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Imaging Training Academy (ET1010)" within the medical industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under a 'Light Touch Regime' and was directly awarded without competition. The contract's formal signing occurred on 31st March 2025, with the timeline running from 14th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. NHS England aims to fulfil strategic workforce goals in line with its Long Term Workforce Plan. The contract was awarded to University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, and the total contract value amounts to £121,000.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services within the healthcare sector, specifically those capable of managing specialised training academies in cancer diagnostics and imaging. The direct award method favours seasoned providers with a strong reputation like large NHS Foundation Trusts, making it an excellent opportunity for organisations with established expertise in healthcare education delivery. Businesses should focus on showcasing their capability to support healthcare workforce transformation to be competitive in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Cancer and Diagnostic -Imaging Training Academy (ET1010)

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-068aa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037552-2026
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
£121,000 £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
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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