---
title: "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a9e"
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published: "2026-06-09"
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# Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a9e

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## Summary

NHS England, a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process titled "Cancer and Diagnostic - Development of Healthcare Science Programme (ET1020)" in London. This process falls under the "Education and training services" category and followed a direct procurement method under the Light Touch Regime. The contract was signed with The University of Sheffield on 31st March 2025, commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £350,000. However, the contract's status has been reported as terminated due to its completion, which was officially communicated in a notice published on 9th June 2026.

This procurement opportunity underscores significant potential for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare science development programmes. While the process did not involve competition, it sets a precedent for similar opportunities, allowing businesses to align their services with strategic government initiatives to expand and transform workforce capacity. Organisations possessing capabilities in education, healthcare programme development, or those aiming to collaborate with public entities could find such procurements valuable for growth and building sector-specific expertise.

## 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 - direct award Actual signature date - 20/04/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054266-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 11:51 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054266-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054266-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037542-2026
  24th April 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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