---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc38"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc38

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by NHS England, focused on the provision of cancer and diagnostic pathology apprenticeships under the programme titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)". This falls under the industry category of education and training services, with the contract being awarded as of 23rd December 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition, in alignment with the Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £58,032 gross, started on 9th September 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The primary location for this contract is in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations involved in education and training services. As the services are to be provided by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, large-scale entities with robust capabilities in handling healthcare-oriented training would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The focus on apprenticeships aligns with strategic workforce transformations, offering a platform for businesses that excel in developing tailored learning programmes to meet healthcare service demands. This contract underscores the growing importance of workforce development in the healthcare sector, highlighting potential avenues for businesses fostering specialised training solutions.

## 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/085689-2025 |
| 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 | £48,360 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 10:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085689-2025
  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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