Scope
Description
Market engagement event to be held on 26th February at 12.30 via Teams to share details regarding NHS England's intention to conduct a competitive procurement process to appoint one or more providers to deliver structured training programmes for refugees resident in England with medical backgrounds in their countries of origin. The aim is to support participants to meet NHS standards and regulatory requirements and secure employment within the NHS workforce. Please register your interest via the Atamis portal by no later than 11.30am on 26th February. Further details of how to access the session will be shared prior to the event.
Total value (estimated)
- £28,000,000 excluding VAT
- £33,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 March 2026
Engagement process description
This is a market engagement event.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2026
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government