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title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d97e"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic -Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d97e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process undertaken by NHS England, located in London, UK, involved the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)." This initiative, under the Light Touch Regime legal framework, aimed to advance the healthcare science programme. Originally contracted with City St Georges University of London, the project was valued at £250,000 net, with a gross budget of £300,000. The contract commenced on 14th October 2025 and was intended to conclude by 31st March 2026. However, a notice dated 9th June 2026 indicated that the contract had been terminated upon completion of its terms. The procurement was executed via a direct method below the threshold without competition, focusing on the service category within the education and training services domain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and healthcare science development. It is particularly attractive for those with the capacity to support national pathway programmes and address workforce shortages within the NHS. Although the contract with City St Georges University of London has concluded, future tenders for similar initiatives are likely as NHS England continues to fulfill its strategic objectives aligned with the Long Term Workforce Plan. Businesses with a strong educational and training service profile that can offer scalable and innovative solutions will be well-positioned to compete in forthcoming opportunities.

## 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/054239-2026 |
| 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 | £250,000 |

## 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 | CITY ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054239-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 09:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070681-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054239-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070681-2025
  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

## Provenance

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