---
title: "NHSE North East and Yorkshire Region: Foundation Programme in Public Health"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066727"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# NHSE North East and Yorkshire Region: Foundation Programme in Public Health

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066727

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## Summary

NHS England, a central government public authority, is the contracting body for a public health training programme in the North East and Yorkshire region, titled "Foundation Programme in Public Health." Located in London, NHS England awarded the contract on 11 March 2026. The procurement process focused on providing education and training services to individuals in public health roles within local authorities and health trusts. The procurement was managed using a 'direct' method, below threshold without competition, under a special 'lightTouch' regime. The training programme aims to improve public health practices and is managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The total contract value is £210,745 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in public health initiatives. Businesses with a strong background in delivering educational programmes that align with health and social care objectives are well-positioned to utilise this contract. Organisations that can facilitate the delivery of comprehensive training for health professionals across the public sector will find value in engaging with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for collaboration in expanding their service outreach within this region. Large-scale providers with strategic experience in health sector partnerships may particularly benefit from the exposure and networking prospects presented by this project.

## Notice

The programme is managed and delivered by Barnsley Council for the North East and Yorkshire region. The programme was developed to address a major gap in training for: - People employed in public health teams in local authorities and trusts who have no formal public health training. - Health and social care staff wishing to adopt a public health approach to their work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021724-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,745 |

## 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021724-2026
  11th March 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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