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title: "Healthcare Science - Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) and Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05194a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Healthcare Science - Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) and Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05194a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, focuses on delivering the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme, which aims to develop Clinical Scientists into senior positions such as Consultant Clinical Scientists. This initiative is set within the Education and Training industry category and is part of the service sector using a light-touch regime. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a start date of 1st September 2027 and a contract period extending until 31st August 2032, with potential renewal up to 2034. A planned procurement notice was published on 15th May 2026, and future communications are expected by 22nd June 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those able to deliver niche scientific training programmes. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations capable of delivering high-quality specialist education and aligned training programmes. By participating, businesses can collaborate with NHS England to play a vital role in shaping the future capacity and leadership within the UK's health sciences, opening avenues for further partnerships within the public health sector.

## Notice

This procurement is to find a supplier(s) for the delivery of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme. The HSST programme is a fast-track training programme to develop Clinical Scientists into the most senior scientists/Consultant Clinical Scientists so there are enough senior leaders to efficiently implement the NHS 10-Year Health Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan as appropriate on a scientific level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044927-2026 |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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

- 15 May 2026 at 12:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044927-2026
- 20 May 2025 at 15:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023414-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044927-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023414-2025
  20th 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

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