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AHP Education Pathway Development Small and Vulnerable Professions

NHS England

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03 Sep 2026 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is commissioning education and training services to develop national education and training pathway models for two small and vulnerable allied health professions: Operating Department Practice (ODP) and Podiatry. The requirement is for up to two Academic Education Institutions (AEIs), which may develop the pathway model for one or both professions. The work is national in scope and is intended to support the development of education and training routes for these professions. This is a services opportunity for AEIs and organisations with relevant expertise in health education, curriculum development, professional training pathways and collaboration across the NHS and higher education sector.

The procurement has reached tender: NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot requirement with an estimated value of £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. The deadline for enquiries is 11 September 2026 at 12:00, and the deadline for offers is 24 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 30 April 2027. Any extension is by agreement, at no cost, if needed to complete agreed activity. Offers will be evaluated on 60% technical quality, 10% social value and 30% commercial considerations. Electronic submission is allowed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This opportunity suits Academic Education Institutions and education providers able to design national health-profession education and training pathways, particularly for Operating Department Practice and Podiatry. Relevant suppliers are likely to include universities, specialist health education organisations and partnerships with the capacity to engage professional, clinical and NHS stakeholders in pathway development. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller or mission-led organisations can compete where they have the necessary education and training capability. Suppliers should be prepared to produce technically strong pathway models and demonstrate social value alongside their commercial offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHP Education Pathway Development Small and Vulnerable Professions

Notice Description

Commission up to two Academic Education Institutions (AEIs) to develop national education and training pathway models for Operating Department Practice (ODP) and Podiatry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: No-cost extension by agreement only, if required to complete agreed activity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f15d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083502-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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