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title: "Clinical Entrepreneur Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065391"
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# Clinical Entrepreneur Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065391

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## Summary

The Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, initiated by NHS England, is a comprehensive workforce development plan that aims to foster innovation within the NHS by providing training and mentoring for NHS staff to turn their innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. This initiative, which aligns with the NHS Ten Year Plan and the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan, is set in London and Chelmsford and encompasses various learning and developmental activities over several years. The procurement process for this programme is in the award stage, having commenced on 1st April 2026, with Anglia Ruskin University selected as the supplier. The programme is financed under an open procedure light-touch regime and is valued at approximately £4.8 million GBP, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services industry, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property, mentoring, and skills development. Large-scale educational institutions and organisations experienced in delivering CPD-accredited programmes, industry-focused training, and healthcare workforce development are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement method enables transparent access and participation, supporting diverse business growth, especially those aiming to contribute to the life sciences sector and healthcare innovation. Businesses that can deliver enhanced mentoring, coaching, and robust networking platforms will find ample scope for engagement and influence within this and similar NHS development initiatives.

## Notice

NHS CEP is a free workforce development programme which supports NHS staff turn their most innovative ideas into solutions, to help meet NHS need by providing training and mentoring alongside the commercial skills, experience, and knowledge to bring innovations to market. This programme meets the need stated in the NHS Ten Year Plan which specifically references NHS CEP and PEP underlining their strategic value and the need for future expansion to support the evolving NHS workforce. In addition the UK Life Sciences Sector Plan outlines a key objective to develop a training and skills system that supports a diverse and highly skilled life sciences workforce. The ITT is for an enhanced programme which will contribute directly to this aim through a cohesive and comprehensive programme to include intellectual property learning sessions, 6 week pilot sessions, industry away days, intellectual property clinics, CPD accreditation, additional support to the Alumni network, enhanced mentoring and coaching, delivered via regular training sessions 'Pit Stops'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential for up to 2 years extension which will be subject to approval and agreement by the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-04-16 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,812,500 |
| Lots value | £4,812,500 |
| Awards value | £4,809,158 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013280-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040293-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013280-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- http://www.aru.ac.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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