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Preparation Support for the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Diplomate examination

NHS England

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20 Aug 2026 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England procured education and training services to support preparation for the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Diplomate examination. The requirement is focused on examination preparation rather than general education, and forms part of a light-touch public service procurement. The work is associated with NHS England, based in London, while the selected provider is The University of Birmingham. The service is delivered by a university-level organisation and relates to public health professional development. Businesses active in examination preparation, postgraduate or professional education, public health training, or related learning support may find the requirement relevant, particularly where they can work with a national health-sector organisation and support candidates preparing for a specialist public health qualification.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete at tender level, with an active award and contract. NHS England used a direct award below the threshold without competition. The award was made to The University of Birmingham on 20 August 2026 for the single lot. The contract was signed on 20 August 2026, starts on 21 August 2026 and runs until 31 March 2027. Its value is £54,400 gross. The procurement is for services classified as education and training. The agreement therefore represents a defined, below-threshold purchase for specialist examination preparation, awarded without a competitive tender. The published outcome identifies the university as the sole supplier for the requirement.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award indicates a specific NHS England demand for structured preparation support for the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate examination. A credible future competitor would need proven capability in professional or postgraduate education, examination preparation and public health subject matter, with the ability to support candidates through a defined service for a national health organisation. Experience designing or delivering specialist learning programmes, understanding the requirements of public health professionals, and working effectively with institutional stakeholders would strengthen a comparable offer. The selected provider is a large university, showing that established education organisations can meet this type of requirement. Specialist training providers with equivalent academic, clinical or public health expertise may therefore be relevant when this buyer next reviews the need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preparation Support for the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Diplomate examination

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a contract to the University of Birmingham for Preparation Support for the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Diplomate examination. The agreement will run until 31/03/2027. Please note the commencement date of the agreement was 01/04/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079475-2026
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
£54,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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 Birmingham

Further Information

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