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University of Sheffield - Tuition Fees Masters in Public Health (MPH)

NHS ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of Master's level training in Public Health to the University of Sheffield. This initiative aims to support the development of trainees preparing for the Faculty of Public Health Membership Examination. The tender, titled "University of Sheffield - Tuition Fees Masters in Public Health (MPH)," falls within the education and training services category under the Light Touch Regime and is classified with CPV code 80000000. Located in London, NHS England operated as the buyer, with the contract being awarded on 18th May 2026 and remaining active from this date until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of an extension until 31st March 2028. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition, reflecting a strategic decision to partner with a large-scale educational institution.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in public health to expand their service offerings and collaborate with government bodies. Businesses operating within or affiliating with the higher education sector, particularly those with expertise in health-related academic services, are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. Enterprises that can provide specialised training programmes and enhance the professional capabilities of public health trainees would find lucrative prospects in such contracts, fostering growth by establishing strategic partnerships and aligning with public sector training needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sheffield - Tuition Fees Masters in Public Health (MPH)

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a contract for the provision of Master's level training in Public Health to support trainee development and preparation for the Faculty of Public Health Membership Examination. The programme will include core modules such as epidemiology, statistics, health protection and management. The services fall under education and training services (CPV Code: 80000000) and are subject to the Light Touch Regime (LTR). The contract is for an initial 12-month term, with an optional 12-month extension, subject to need an available budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046998-2026
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
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
£123,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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