Scope
Description
NHS England is running a multi-lot procurement under the Light Touch Regime to identify a supplier(s) capable of delivering PG Certificates in the field of Genomics, one covering Histopathology and the other Haematology. Lot 1 - Histopathology - Maximum budget of £1,591,200 (initial term and optional extensions) Lot 2 - Haematology - Maximum budget of £1,326,000 (initial term and optional extensions) The maximum financial envelope covering both lots is £2,917,200 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contracts for both lots are anticipated to run for a period of 3 years with each having an optional extension period of up to 24 months, subject to budgetary approval. Suppliers will have the option to bid for both lots. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 25th July 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 on the 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)
- £2,917,200 excluding VAT
- £2,917,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contracts can be extended by up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Histopathology
Description
Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,591,200 excluding VAT
- £1,591,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Haematology
Description
Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Haematology
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,326,000 excluding VAT
- £1,326,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Histopathology
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Haematology
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 60% Technical |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | 30% Commercial |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | 10% Social Value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The contract values have been estimated based upon modelled numbers of learners, which may fluctuate over the life of the contract. Therefore the final contract values may change over the life of the contract based upon workforce needs. For the avoidance of doubt, NHS England will only pay for actual numbers of learners.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No formal market engagement activity took place
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 Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government