Scope
Reference
C414877
Description
The Schools of Public Health in the South East region are based within the subregions of Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS); Thames Valley (TV); and Wessex (WX). The London School of Public Health supports the London region as one school. The remit for Schools of Public Health is to build capacity and capability of the public health workforce of the future and existing public health and wider health and care workforces in the region. It does this by delivering inclusive and innovative approaches to training and education, enabling the workforce to prevent ill health and address health inequalities.
A core programme for Schools of Public Health is the delivery of the UKPHR Public Health Practitioner Scheme. Following the retirement of current providers, South East and London Schools are seeking to engage and work with a new provider who has experience of delivering competency-based professional development programmes who is interested in developing the public health workforce. This procurement is seeking a provider to deliver the Support Programme. The Support Programme will guide public health practitioners in the development of a retrospective portfolio to meet the requirements for UKPHR registration.
Above threshold open competition under the Light Touch Regime using the CPV code 80000000: Education and training services.
70% Technical - 10% Social Value - 20% Commercial.
The procurement will be over 4 lots.
• Lot 1 - Kent, Surry and Sussex - Maximum contract value (including optional extensions) £180,000.00
• Lot 2 - Wessex - Maximum contract value (including optional extensions) £180,000.00
• Lot 3 - Thames Valley - Maximum contract value (including optional extensions) £180,000.00
• Lot 4 - London - £180,000.00 (including optional extensions)
The intension is to award 1 supplier per lot. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. There is no limit on the number of Lots that can be awarded to a single supplier.
If a supplier is awarded more than one lot the authority may award a single contract combining lots.
The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 13th February 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.
The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ.
Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
Total value (estimated)
- £720,000 excluding VAT
- £864,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 3 years, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
2 periods of up to 12 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Each lot is standalone and will be evaluated and awarded separately from the other lots. Providers may bid for 1 or more lots. The maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded is 4
Lot 1. UKPHR - Kent, Surry and Sussex
Description
Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR) - Kent, Surry and Sussex
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. UKPHR - Wessex
Description
Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR) - Wessex
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. UKPHR - Thames Valley
Description
Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR) - Thames Valley
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. UKPHR - London
Description
Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR) - London
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. UKPHR - Kent, Surry and Sussex
Lot 2. UKPHR - Wessex
Lot 3. UKPHR - Thames Valley
Lot 4. UKPHR - London
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 20% |
Cost |
| Social Value | 20% |
Quality |
| Technical | 60% |
Quality |
Weighting description
20% Commercial
20% Social Value
60% Technical
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The estimated value of contracts awarded following this procurement process are based upon modelled student numbers and historic data. Student numbers may fluctuate over the life of the contracts and therefore the individual contract values may increase or decrease over the contracted period.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government