Scope
Description
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’.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,812,500 excluding VAT
- £5,775,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 May 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years, 10 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
Potential for up to 2 years extension which will be subject to approval and agreement by the Authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Procurement documents available at http://health.atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Cost | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government