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22 Jul 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NHS England involves a contract titled "Imaging National Lecture Series" aimed at the education and training services sector, specifically within the healthcare industry. Located in London, this procurement has reached its Award stage with the status complete. The initiative supports NHS England's goal to expand the national workforce, aligning with government mandates concerning healthcare priorities. A direct procurement method was utilised, specifically "below threshold - without competition," highlighting a specialised transaction approach. The contractual period began on 9th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 8th July 2029, with potential for a one-year extension, and holds a gross value of £480,000.

This tender presents businesses, particularly those involved in educational services related to healthcare, with substantial opportunities for growth. The programme, led by the Royal College of Radiologists, outlines an impactful framework for educational service delivery within the healthcare domain, catering to five specialised imaging subspecialties. The initiative allows educational organisations specializing in healthcare training to partake in a significant government mandate, potentially enhancing their resource allocation and revenue streams. Businesses equipped with robust training capabilities and experience in healthcare could leverage this contractual engagement to further cement their position in the sector.

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Notice Title

Imaging National Lecture Series

Notice Description

This contract recommends commissioning the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to deliver a national, curriculum aligned imaging lecture series across five subspecialties via RCR approved Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The programme will support national workforce expansion and align with government mandate priorities by releasing local trainer capacity for high value face-to-face supervision and assessment. Total annual cost is forecast at PS100,000 across five SIGs with transparent cost components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069173-2026
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2029 3-4 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

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS

Further Information

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