---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064de6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# Cancer and Diagnostic -Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064de6

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Cancer and Diagnostic - Pathology apprenticeships (ET1014)" project has recently been completed, led by the buying organisation NHS England. This initiative falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with a specific focus on healthcare diagnostics. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold without competition, under a light touch regime. The process took place in the UK, with the contract awarded to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with the contract active from the 14th of October 2025 to the 31st of March 2026, covering services critical to meeting the Long Term Workforce Plan and 10 Year Plan ambitions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those equipped to fortify the healthcare workforce through apprenticeship programmes. The completion of this tender highlights potential growth for firms focusing on innovative healthcare solutions and workforce transformation strategies. Large organisations with expertise in healthcare education and training, like Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, providing services that align with governmental strategic objectives for workforce expansion and optimisation. Businesses aiming to collaborate with central government authorities such as NHS England can leverage insights from this process for future competitive bids.

## 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/012424-2026 |
| 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 | 11 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 | £38,254 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012424-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012424-2026
  11th 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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