---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c89"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c89

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## Summary

The procurement process involved NHS England as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" project. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting education and training services. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method under a light touch regime, effectively operating below the competitive threshold. The process commenced with a contract signed on 9th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The location for the buy is London, United Kingdom, with the NHS England Workforce Commercial Team acting as the primary contact. The award status is complete, and it transitioned to the contract phase on 14th October 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for entities specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and diagnostic sectors. Organisations that can deliver innovative apprenticeship programmes in pathology and diagnostic services might find this contract advantageous for expanding their offerings within the NHS's strategic plans. Large businesses with the capacity to fulfil such contracts without direct competition would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, especially considering the buyer's central government focus and the specific regional needs of London's healthcare development. This enhances business growth potential through alignment with NHS's long-term workforce and service demand goals.

## 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/011877-2026 |
| 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 | 10 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 | £44,632 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011877-2026
  10th 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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