Scope
Reference
C361806
Description
NHS England has awarded a contract to The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine for delivery of the Digital Health Leadership Programme Cohorts 8 and 9.
The intention is for the contract to run until 31/08/2027.
Contract 2. Digital Health Leadership Programme (DHLP) - Cohorts 8 & 9
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 September 2025
Contract dates
- 20 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
The agreement can be extended for 12 months on a zero cost basis. The purpose of the extension is to allow any learners that required a break in study to complete their course.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
The Digital Health Leadership Programme (DHLP) has been developed by Imperial, and they own the background Intellectual Property around it including training materials.
The DHLP is the only fully accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health Leadership currently available in England and as such there are no reasonable alternatives.
Supplier
The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHRL-7217-LGHH
The faculty Building, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, South Kensington
London
SW7 2AZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Digital Health Leadership Programme (DHLP) - Cohorts 8 & 9
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: NHS England Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government