---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc57"
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published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc57

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## Summary

The contract for "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" was awarded by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, to Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS FT. This contract is part of the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. It relates to non-ETAP activity, aligning with strategic goals to enhance workforce capacity in line with the Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 9th September 2025 until 31st March 2026. This direct procurement was executed under a 'Light Touch Regime', below the threshold without competition, with the contract value grossing £94,453.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of educational and diagnostic training services. The awarded contract encourages the growth and transformation of NHS workforce capabilities, thereby indicating a demand for innovative training solutions and programmes. Companies with expertise in healthcare education, particularly those with capabilities in pathology apprenticeships, would find this an ideal fit. The collaboration with NHS England could also foster long-term relationships and future opportunities within public health initiatives.

## 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/085737-2025 |
| 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 | £78,711 |

## 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085737-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085737-2025
  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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