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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 09:43

Award

29 May 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for its "Public Health EoE Specialty Training 1 - MPhil Population Health Sciences UoC" project, focusing on education and training services. The buying organisation is centrally located at Wellington House, London, and has enlisted the University of Cambridge as the supplier, specifically for Speciality Training 1 (ST1) registrars. This contract is part of a strategic move to equip registrars with in-depth knowledge through a Master of Philosophy course at the University of Cambridge, starting from 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2027. This procurement was conducted without competition, being a below-threshold direct procurement under the light touch regime, indicating its specialised nature.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers aiming to collaborate with public health bodies, particularly those with expertise in population health sciences. Businesses that can offer innovative educational modules or have a strong focus on academic excellence in health sciences are well-positioned to benefit from such collaborations. The involvement of a highly reputed institution like the University of Cambridge underscores the quality benchmark and represents an ideal model for other similar entities aiming to expand their service offerings in specialised educational sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Public Health EoE Specialty Training 1 - MPhil Population Health Sciences UoC

Notice Description

The Public Health East of England currently supports Speciality Training 1 (ST1) registrars in gaining the knowledge foundation through attendance at the Master of Philosophy in Population Health Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Increasingly, new ST1's may already possess an appropriate Masters level qualification and, in discussion with the Training Programme Director, they may attend modules on the MPhil course if they have specific identified learning needs prior to sitting the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate Examination (DFPH). 2026 intake - 14 Registrars

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063507-2026
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, 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
£219,408 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£219,408 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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 OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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