---
title: "Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06001d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06001d

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## Summary

NHS England, located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme 2026/27". This involves a request for information to gather input for the recommissioning of the programme. Classified under the services industry, specifically education and training, this initiative is targeted across the United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement phase includes a milestone for the submission of interest, which is due by 5 p.m. on 13th January 2026. Interested parties need to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement process follows a "lightTouch" regime and exceeds threshold criteria, indicating a significant contractual opportunity commencing on 1st September 2026, with potential renewal up to 2033.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for organisations specialising in education and training services. Its longevity, with an initial five-year contract and prospects for extension, signifies robust partnership opportunities for well-qualified bidders. Companies with prior experience in delivering specialist scientific training and those capable of adapting to NHS requirements will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can establish or strengthen collaborative relationships within the public health sector, benefiting from the extensive networks and resources associated with NHS England.

## Notice

Request For Information to collect info and opinions about the recommissioning of the Higher Specialist Scientific Training Programme in 2026/27 To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

### Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 13th January 2026
NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice.
To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000682-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000682-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000682-2026
  6th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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