---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064735"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic -Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064735

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London. The contract, titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Practice Education (Pathology) (ET1007)", falls under the services category within the education and training industry. NHS England pursued a direct procurement method identified as "below threshold - without competition" under a Light Touch Regime. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 9th September 2025 and set to run from 14th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded supplier is the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a large organisation located in Colchester.

This contract offers business growth opportunities specifically for organisations involved in educational and training services, especially those positioned to provide specialised workforce training in fields related to cancer diagnostics and pathology. As the procurement was conducted through a direct method, it reflects a well-defined strategic initiative aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities, in line with broader NHS workforce transformation goals. Businesses with expertise in medical training and education, particularly those familiar with NHS frameworks and light-touch procurement practices, would have been well-placed to compete and collaborate effectively under such arrangements.

## 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/010093-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,596 |

## 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 | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010093-2026
  4th February 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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