Scope
Reference
C384285
Description
The National Genomics Education Programme (GEP) team is responsible for providing and delivering genomics education and training for the entire NHS Workforce, both clinical and non-clinical. Mainstreaming genomics involves the routine integration of genomic testing into clinical care, across the healthcare specialities and professions to inform patient diagnosis and management. However many of the healthcare workers who do not currently work within specialist genomics, do not have the fundamental subject knowledge, understanding and confidence that would enable them to integrate genomics into their service. The GEP is looking to award a contract/s to one or more HEIs to assemble a team with senior pedagogic leadership, research co-ordinators and clerical staff to develop and deliver CPD courses on pedagogic principles, programmes, CPD and research opportunities in collaboration with the GEP. As part of a structured and multi-tiered approach to providing genomic education, the GEP is proposing to establish a Genomics Pedagogy scheme (GPeds). The purpose of the scheme is to promote and facilitate genomics pedagogic professional development and research.
The scheme will be based on a collaboration between GEP, the Genomic Training Academy (GTAC) and an/several Higher Education Institute/s (HEIs). GPeds will be available to genomic educators within the Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) encompassing the seven regional Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSA) and seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs).
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 October 2025 to 22 February 2029
- 3 years, 3 months, 26 days
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
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 August 2025
Enquiry deadline
8 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 60% |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | 30% |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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