---
title: "Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047936"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-10-08"
---

# Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047936

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a public procurement process for the "Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes," classified under education and training services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers locations across the UK. The award, which was signed on 24 September 2024, resulted in a two-year contract valued at £1,000,050 awarded to the Medical Schools Council. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with NHS England serving as the buying organisation. The initial tender period ended on 1 August 2024, with the award announced shortly thereafter. The contract is aimed at supporting sixth form students from low socio-economic backgrounds in gaining access to medical and dental education programmes.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in designing support programmes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The contract aims to increase access to medical schools and enhance students' understanding and confidence through a comprehensive support system that spans from Year 11 until university graduation. Companies specialising in educational consultancy, student support services, or those already engaged with similar educational programmes would find this tender highly suitable to compete for. The key to success lies in delivering well-structured and impactful educational programmes that align with NHS England’s objectives.

## Notice

NHS England has awarded a 2 year contract to the Medical Schools Council for delivery of Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032242-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,050 |
| Lots value | £1,000,050 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL SCHOOOLS COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032242-2024
- 2 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020148-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medschools.ac.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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