Provision of Masters in Public Health (MPH) Course - York University

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Masters in Public Health (MPH) course for its Public Health Registrars. This contract, awarded to The University of York, is classified under the services category, specifically education and training services. Located in York, UK, the course forms an essential component of a five-year Specialty Training Programme. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 18th June 2026 and will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a contract value of £45,600 gross (£38,000 net).

This tender presents opportunities for educational institutions capable of delivering specialised training programmes within the public health sector. With demand for specialised qualifications crucial for career progression within the NHS and local authorities, institutions offering similar qualifications stand to benefit from partnerships or future tenders. The University of York’s successful bid highlights the significance of expertise in education services and long-term programme delivery. Businesses operating in the education and training sector, especially those with capabilities to work alongside public health entities, may find similar opportunities to engage and expand their service portfolio within the public health education domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Masters in Public Health (MPH) Course - York University

Notice Description

To facilitate our newly appointed Public Health Registrars to undertake Masters based qualifications, an essential part of the Specialty Training Programme, which is delivered over 5 years. This will be facilitated by the York University. Essentially, a similar BC was produced for the very same purpose two years ago. This facilitated the issuing of Contract: C304421. This contract was then extended by one year in 2025. However, colleagues in Commercial Contracts have confirmed that there is no clause to allow a further extension. The 1st year of training is spent doing the MPH, supported by experience within a local authority. Without completion of the MPH, the Registrar is unable to complete the remainder of their training, which is a mandatory curriculum requirement (Faculty of Public Health). Once Public Health training is complete, individuals are eligible for specialist registration via the relevant professional body. They can then apply for consultant-level posts in local authorities, the NHS or other settings. This qualification can only be delivered by two HEIs within the YH region - University of Sheffield and York University. The funding is from a cost code already devolved internally. So, no 'new' monies are required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058639-2026
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
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks 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
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 YORK

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