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

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

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## Summary

NHS England, acting as the central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" programme. This initiative, aimed at advancing workforce capabilities in cancer diagnostics, was executed under a light touch regime without competition, as it was below the threshold for direct procurement. The contract covers the provision of education and training services, spanning from 14th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The NHS England's Workforce Commercial Team managed this award, valued at £18,570, and it was delivered by the supplier Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare apprenticeships. Large-scale organisations, like hospital foundations, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, especially within the healthcare sector focused on addressing workforce demands. Engaging with similar procurement opportunities can drive business growth by establishing strong partnerships with public healthcare institutions, aligning services with long-term strategic workforce 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/012044-2026 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012044-2026
  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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