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16 Jul 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NBIA - Breast Clinician Credential" has been conducted by NHS England, a central government authority located in London. The focus is on the health and education industry category, specifically education and training services. The contract involves the provision of oversight and management of a credential in breast disease management, hosted by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The process reached the award stage, with a completion date set for 16 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime. The contract period begins on 2 July 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2029, with a total gross value of £120,000.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health education and training services. Companies well-suited for similar future tenders might include large-scale institutions or organisations that have the capacity to support extensive training programmes and manage healthcare credentials. The involvement of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as the awarded supplier highlights the importance of having substantial infrastructure and experience in the public health sector. Businesses that are capable of delivering educational outcomes efficiently and can maintain robust feedback channels would be prime candidates for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

NBIA - Breast Clinician Credential

Notice Description

NHS England have awarded National Breast Screening Academy hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to support the requirement of the credential in breast disease management for oversight and management of delivery throughout the full duration of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067432-2026
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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