---
title: "Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a50"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058a50.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-21"
---

# Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a50

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship (2025 Cohort). The contract, valued at £3,750,000, commenced on 22 October 2025 and is set to end on 31 July 2030. The procurement process was conducted directly as a direct award under the "lightTouch" regime, justified by the unique capacity of the supplier. The buyer, NHS England, headquartered in London, is a central government public authority focused on services in the education and training sector. The apprenticeship programme is set to take place in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth for large organisations specialised in education and training services, particularly those capable of managing medical apprenticeship programmes. Businesses with innovative education strategies and a strong foundation in healthcare training are well-suited to align with the objectives of NHS England's apprenticeship initiatives. While the procurement has been completed, understanding such opportunities can provide insights and inspiration for similar future tenders, enhancing a firm's strategic positioning in the healthcare education sector.

## Notice

NHS England has awarded a contract to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust as the employer for the second cohort of Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices.

### Procurement Information

ESNEFT are the only employer that have an approved model for Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067163-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,750,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067163-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050058-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 09:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049713-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067163-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050058-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049713-2025
  19th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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