--- title: "Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056619" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056619" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056619.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056619.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056619 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056619) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056619.json) ## Summary NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, embarked on a procurement process titled "Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care." This initiative aimed to enhance health services by developing a self-assessment template for podiatric leaders and introducing workshops to elevate service delivery. Initially, the tender process was active and allowed open competition for SMEs and VCSEs, with a submission deadline of 15th August 2025. However, the procurement was cancelled on 13th November 2025 following a strategic financial review, halting any further contractual actions. This tender initially presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, education, and training services, particularly those with experience in healthcare consultancy. While the procurement was cancelled, the endeavour highlighted NHS England's interest in innovative solutions to workforce challenges. Future initiatives may arise, allowing businesses to leverage this knowledge and position themselves advantageously for upcoming tenders that fit similar profiles, especially those with a focus on health service optimisation. Businesses with expertise in service delivery optimisation and healthcare improvements could have greatly benefited from this opportunity. ## Notice NHS England is seeking provider for the following: To develop a self-assessment template to support podiatric leaders to assess, optimise and sustain their workforce, training, and education needs to maximise current and future service delivery. Podiatry services to adopt the high impact actions which could include best practice. The development of themed workshops / webinars and curation of existing resources which would support the self-assessment template. Regular progress reports and impact evaluations to track outcomes and effectiveness. Contract length is 7 months. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS99,950 ex VAT for 7 months. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 15th August at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073372-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,950 | | Lots value | £99,950 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 08:50 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073372-2025 - 25 Jul 2025 at 09:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043049-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073372-2025 13th November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043049-2025 25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - 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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