STH - Training and Assessment Platform for Cervical Sample Taker Initial Training

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STH - Training and Assessment Platform for Cervical Sample Taker Initial Training

Notice Description

The NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) requires Cervical Sample Taker Initial Training trainees to submit a portfolio of evidence of their practical learning over a 9-12 month period. We are currently using a 40 page paper portfolio for our 600-800 trainees per year to complete, which are reliant on the postal system to move from training centre to trainee and back again. This costs a significant amount of time and money for both the Training Centre (and therefore the Trust) and the trainees. We are looking to set up a digital ePortfolio platform to allow trainees to submit their work to us electronically, while still maintaining the necessary standards and requirements in line with the National Guidance we are beholden to. This will provide a better service for our trainees by making their coursework easier to submit, and easier for us to provide active feedback prior and post submission. North of England Pathology and Screening Education Centre (NEPSEC) needs to keep up with other education institutions to maintain our business relevance & competitiveness. Our Health Education England (HEE) commissioners have also requested this be implemented as a matter of urgency. With the increase in AI availability for the trainees, we also need to utilise the Artificial Intelligence functionality of a digital platform to help prevent plagiarism and make our marking process more streamlined and robust. 3 Year contract term Tender includes one demonstration question. It references one appendix document which can be provided on request.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b55b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056363-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: SHEFFIELD
Postcode: S10 2JF
Post Town: Sheffield
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location: TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056363-2026
15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

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