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title: "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb7"
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published: "2025-11-06"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb7

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract under the Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) programme (ET1007) to Dartford and Gravesham NHS. The contract is part of the workforce transformation and education strategy, aiming to enhance cancer and diagnostic practices. It is categorised under the education and training industry and is aligned with the UK central government's strategic goals. This procurement process, overseen by NHS England's Workforce Commercial Team, was conducted using a direct method, allowing for contract execution without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contractual period commenced on 9th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, valued at £10,000, excluding taxes, and was officially signed on 8th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and educational sectors, especially those involved in workforce training and development. With a focus on pathology practice education, companies equipped with specialised knowledge in cancer diagnostics and educational services could leverage this to expand their service portfolios. Large-scale organisations with experience in managing healthcare training initiatives, like the awarded Dartford and Gravesham NHS, will find themselves well-suited to bid for similar opportunities, allowing them to grow their influence and capabilities within the UK's healthcare system.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071583-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071583-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071583-2025
  6th 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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