---
title: "ancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb91"
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published: "2025-12-22"
---

# ancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb91

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a procurement process for "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" under a direct award method, categorised in the education and training services industry. The contracting process, finalised on 22 December 2025, was conducted under the light touch regime, allowing the Workforce Training & Education directorate to advance its strategic goals of workforce expansion and transformation. This procurement fits within the framework of NHS's Long Term Workforce Plan, addressing service demand. The operation was conducted from NHS England's address in London, with the contract commencing on 9 September 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2026, at a contracted value of £21,860 GBP.

The awarded contract to the Northern Care Alliance presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and workforce development, particularly those catering to the healthcare sector. Large-scale businesses proficient in delivering training solutions, and apprenticeship programmes stand a strong chance to align their services with such public health initiatives. By engaging with these contracts, service providers not only foster expansion but also contribute to pivotal public sector goals, reinforcing positions as strategic partners in health sector education. This environment is well-suited for businesses aiming to build or strengthen ties with public sector agencies like NHS England.

## 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. Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085408-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 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 | £21,860 |

## 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 | NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085408-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085408-2025
  22nd December 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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