---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d976"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d976

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## Summary

NHS England, a central government public authority located in London, initiated the procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)" in the healthcare and diagnostics sector. The process began with a tender and transitioned to the award stage, culminating in a contract that was eventually terminated. The contract was originally active from 14th October 2025 until its termination announcement on 9th June 2026, with a final implementation end date of 31st March 2026. The procurement involved a direct method, operating under the Light Touch Regime, below the threshold without competition. The maximum budget allocated was £600,000, of which £500,000 was utilized before its termination due to contract completion.

This initiative represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare science programmes, particularly those focusing on education and training services. Enterprises that can exhibit the capability to align with national healthcare workforce strategies and address service shortages are well-suited for such tenders. The project engaged a large supplier, Queen Mary University Hospital of London, suggesting potential for collaboration with esteemed institutions, making it advantageous for businesses capable of operating at a similar scale or with partnering capabilities to compete in future opportunities. The procurement characteristics favour organisations adept in handling direct awards in regulatory environments that accommodate tailored procurement processes.

## Notice

The cancer and diagnostics projects covered by this business case is for the programme's non ETAP activity. Approval is required to allow the WT&E directorate to fulfil its strategic aims of growing and transforming the workforce to meet service demand in line with Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan ambitions. This budget of PS26,565,991 supports existing education programmes (identified in ETAP - Education and Training Activity Plan) and provides infrastructure that delivers additional workforce training and education needs. Identification of workforce needs and priorities are agreed by programme board and in conjunction with regional NHSE leads and delivery partners. This work aligns to national pathway programmes, service priorities and workforce shortages Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 11:20 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070669-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070669-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/contact-and-find-us/queen-marys-hospital/

## Provenance

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