---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Learning Support Fund (ET1019)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c50"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic -Learning Support Fund (ET1019)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c50

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Learning Support Fund (ET1019)" was conducted by NHS England, located in London, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically addressing the strategic aims of workforce growth and transformation to meet service demands. The procurement process was completed using a direct award method under the Light Touch Regime, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 31 October 2025 and remains active from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026. The gross value of the contract is £495,744, with a core amount of £413,120, highlighting its significance for developing non-ETAP cancer and diagnostic projects aligned with NHS's Long-Term Workforce Plan.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale consulting firms specialising in educational and training services. UCL Consultants Ltd (The Ear Institute), a prominent supplier in the field, was awarded this contract, underscoring the demand for expertise in executing programmes that align with core governmental strategies. Businesses with a robust track record in managing healthcare-related educational projects and the capacity to scale operations efficiently would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. The focus on workforce enhancement and alignment with strategic health service delivery objectives presents ample avenues for enterprises aiming to expand their footprint within the public healthcare sector.

## 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 - direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005795-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £413,120 |

## 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS LTD (THE EAR INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005795-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005795-2026
  22nd January 2026 - 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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