---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ce4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-064ce4

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## Summary

The procurement process, monitored by NHS England as the buying organisation, centred on the 'Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)' within the education and training services category. With a focus on London, under the UKI45 region, the contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with completion noted. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically a light touch regime under the 'Below threshold - without competition' provision. NHS England aimed to enhance workforce transformation, aligning with its Long Term Workforce Plan. The contract, launched on 14th October 2025, is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £22,284, covering the main procurement category of services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of supporting apprenticeship programmes in diagnostics and pathology. Companies with experience in healthcare training or large-scale project management, similar to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which secured the contract, are well-suited to engage in such procurements. The tender encourages service providers to explore avenues for growth in healthcare workforce development, fostering engagement with central government public authorities like NHS England. To compete effectively, businesses should be prepared to deliver innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives to meet increasing service demand within healthcare sectors.

## 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/012005-2026 |
| 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 | £18,570 |

## 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 | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012005-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012005-2026
  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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