--- title: "Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051741" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051741" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051741.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051741.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031 Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051741 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051741) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051741.json) ## Summary NHS England is planning the "Clinical Entrepreneur Programme 2026-2031", intending to enhance workforce development by nurturing innovative ideas within NHS staff into actionable solutions. The procurement falls under the services category and is designed to support the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan, perfectly aligned with the NHS's strategic expansion goals. This programme, based in London, involves educational services with the potential to impact the broader healthcare innovation sector. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract commencement on 1st April 2026. Initial plans include a three-year contract with a potential two-year extension, ensuring programme continuity through upcoming organisational changes within NHS England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those experienced in the healthcare sector. Ideal candidates include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability parameters. By collaborating on this initiative, businesses can leverage their expertise to foster entrepreneurial capabilities within the NHS and contribute to the dynamic advancement of the healthcare industry. With components like intellectual property clinics and enhanced mentoring sessions included, the programme could open substantial growth prospects for innovative suppliers positioned to deliver comprehensive training solutions and support services. ## Notice NHS CEP is a free workforce development programme which support NHS staff turn their most innovative ideas into solutions, to help meet NHS need by providing training and mentoring alongside the commercial skills, experience, and knowledge to bring innovations to market. For continued delivery of the programme in 2026. This programme meets the need stated in the NHS Ten Year Plan which specifically references NHS CEP and PEP underlining their strategic value and the need for future expansion to support the evolving NHS workforce. In addition the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan outlines a key objective to develop a training and skills system that supports a diverse and highly skilled life sciences workforce. The tender is for an enhanced programme which will contribute directly to this aim through a cohesive and comprehensive programme to include intellectual property learning sessions, 6 week pilot sessions, industry away days, intellectual property clinics, CPD accreditation, additional support to the Alumni network, enhanced mentoring and coaching, delivered via regular training sessions 'Pit Stops'. The contract will be for a three year period with the option to extend for a further two years. This period will ensure continuity of delivery during organisational change, as NHSE integrates with DHSC. The programme meets DHSC innovation strategy. The new supplier will deliver the programme from 1st April 2026 supporting the long-term development of entrepreneurial capability within the NHS and the broader healthcare innovation ecosystem. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006907-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 09:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006907-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 16:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001222-2026 - 11 Jun 2025 at 09:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031430-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 14:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006907-2026 27th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001222-2026 7th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031430-2025 11th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022743-2025 19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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