Tender

Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians

  • NHS England

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-030227

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05438e

Published 5 June 2025, 1:08pm



Scope

Description

NHS England is seeking a provider to develop and deliver Python Programming in Genomics for NHS Bioinformaticians and a parallel Train the Trainer programme Contract length is 3 years with the option to extend for a 8 month period at zero value. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £150,000.00 ex VAT for 3 years. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 26th June 2025 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 ITT. 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)

  • £150,000 excluding VAT
  • £180,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2029
  • 3 years, 8 months

Description of possible extension:

Zero value time only extension

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Participation

This procurement is reserved for

  • UK suppliers
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Conditions of participation

None

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

18 June 2025, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

26 June 2025, 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


Award criteria

Technical 60% Social Value 10% Commercial 30%


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

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

Contact name: WTE COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)

Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net

Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

Region: UKI45 - Lambeth

Organisation type: Public authority - central government