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Multi- Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 08:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 08:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning a procurement process for the commissioning of Multi-Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care, under the initiation type 'tender'. This project falls within the services category, specifically education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. The initiative is in the planning stage, with the main procurement planned to commence under an open procedure. The training hubs are part of NHS England's commitment to the 10 Year Health Plan and aim to enhance workforce education and training across primary and community care. The procurement is primarily located in the United Kingdom, with precise activities centered around London. Key milestones include the closing date for the Employers and Services survey scheduled for 27th July 2026, which will shape future procurement specifications. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2031, with possibilities for extension up to 2033. The estimated value of the contract is £80,000,000, with a gross amount of £96,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to collaborate with NHS England. Enterprises specialising in workforce development, education providers, and training hubs can leverage this opportunity to expand their role in supporting healthcare delivery across neighbourhoods. Particularly, businesses equipped with bespoke solutions for training and capacity-building in healthcare settings will find this procurement advantageous. SMEs and VCSEs are also encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the project. By engaging in this tender, businesses can secure long-term growth prospects and contribute to raising the standard of healthcare education within the community, while aligning with the NHS's strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi- Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care

Notice Description

This Market Engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of Multi-Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitments. Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model of this programme. Prospective bidders will not be disadvantaged by choosing not to respond to this RFI but it will be helpful to understand views at this early stage, so we encourage providers to respond as fully as possible. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please see below for direct links to the survey. Potential providers are invited to complete an online pre-market questionnaire at the below link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO40nGfHXC3YRHiwqmrbiLgKtUMjNGV0JLR0FJM0RWRzlYNkxBTFFUV1IxNi4u&route=shorturl Completion of the questions in any other format will not be accepted. The closing date for survey responses is 17.00pm 27th July 2026.

Planning Information

The closing date for the Employers and Services survey is 17:00 27th July 2026. NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063420-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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