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Commissioning of Higher Training Scheme (HTS) places

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Aug 2026 at 13:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England commissioning the British Academy of Audiology for the "Commissioning of Higher Training Scheme (HTS) places", focusing on education and training services in paediatric audiology. This direct procurement, conducted under a light-touch regime without competition as it was below the threshold, aims to establish an end-to-end training pathway, combining academic and clinical competency frameworks. The contract was signed on 21 July 2026 and will be effective from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with a possible extension up to 31 August 2030. The procurement stage is complete, indicating that the award was active on 3 August 2026.

This tender could provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on healthcare and clinical competencies. Businesses that possess expertise in delivering and coordinating education services, alongside assessment and quality assurance within the health sector, would be well-suited to this tender. The collaboration with the British Academy of Audiology highlights opportunities for organisations interested in similar partnerships to enhance their visibility and expand their reach within the healthcare training industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning of Higher Training Scheme (HTS) places

Notice Description

places on the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Higher Training Scheme (HTS). The service includes delivery, coordination, learner registration, assessment, moderation, examination, and quality assurance of the HTS. Academic Master's-level paediatric audiology modules are commissioned separately; however, these modules and the HTS are intentionally aligned to provide a coherent end-to-end training pathway, combining academic study with a nationally governed clinical competency framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073252-2026
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
£488,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRITISH ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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