---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc23

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## Summary

NHS England has concluded a direct procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" under a light-touch regime, reflecting its strategic emphasis on workforce growth within the health sector. As a public authority in the central government domain, the buyer sought services related to education and training, particularly in diagnostics and cancer care. The contract was awarded to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is valued at £42,450. It encompasses services under the CPV code 80000000 and covers the period from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement, completed using a below-threshold method without competition, aligns with the needs identified in NHS England's Long Term Workforce Plan and the 10-Year Plan ambitions.

This contract represents significant opportunities for large healthcare providers and educational institutions specialising in training and development services, particularly those competent in healthcare and diagnostic services. Given the focus on apprenticeship programmes, businesses with expertise in health education and training, especially within the pathology and diagnostics sectors, stand to benefit significantly. These businesses can leverage the contract to expand their footprint in the government sector, enhance their service offerings, and strengthen strategic partnerships with reputable organisations 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/085656-2025 |
| 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 | 23 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 | £42,450 |

## 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085656-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085656-2025
  23rd 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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