---
title: "AHP Education Pathway Development Small and Vulnerable Professions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f15d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS England"
published: "2026-09-03"
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# AHP Education Pathway Development Small and Vulnerable Professions

Buyer: NHS England  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f15d

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## Summary

NHS England is commissioning education and training services to develop national education and training pathway models for two small and vulnerable allied health professions: Operating Department Practice (ODP) and Podiatry. The requirement is for up to two Academic Education Institutions (AEIs), which may develop the pathway model for one or both professions. The work is national in scope and is intended to support the development of education and training routes for these professions. This is a services opportunity for AEIs and organisations with relevant expertise in health education, curriculum development, professional training pathways and collaboration across the NHS and higher education sector.

The procurement has reached tender: NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot requirement with an estimated value of £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. The deadline for enquiries is 11 September 2026 at 12:00, and the deadline for offers is 24 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 30 April 2027. Any extension is by agreement, at no cost, if needed to complete agreed activity. Offers will be evaluated on 60% technical quality, 10% social value and 30% commercial considerations. Electronic submission is allowed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This opportunity suits Academic Education Institutions and education providers able to design national health-profession education and training pathways, particularly for Operating Department Practice and Podiatry. Relevant suppliers are likely to include universities, specialist health education organisations and partnerships with the capacity to engage professional, clinical and NHS stakeholders in pathway development. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller or mission-led organisations can compete where they have the necessary education and training capability. Suppliers should be prepared to produce technically strong pathway models and demonstrate social value alongside their commercial offer.

## Notice

Commission up to two Academic Education Institutions (AEIs) to develop national education and training pathway models for Operating Department Practice (ODP) and Podiatry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: No-cost extension by agreement only, if required to complete agreed activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083502-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS England |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083502-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083502-2026
  3rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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