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    ContractsHigher Specialist Scientist Training Programme Contract
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    Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme Contract

    Tender closes
    22d
    4 Sept 2026 · in 21 days

    NHS England is seeking suppliers to deliver specialist scientist training across 13 lots with £42.2 million in funding and a 5-year initial contract term.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 17 Jul 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    22d
    4 Sept 2026 · in 21 days

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£42,186,231
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      4 Sept 2026
      22 days left
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Open

    22 days left to bid. Opened 3 weeks ago, deadline 4 Sept 2026.

    17 Jul 2026Today4 Sept 2026

    Brief

    NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking suppliers to deliver the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) academic programme. This procurement comprises 13 separate lots, and suppliers may bid for multiple lots. The contract will run for an initial 5-year term with potential 2-year extension options. Total funding available is £42,186,230.80 to train up to 1,277 learners. Maximum pricing per learner over 5 years is £25,275.60 for Life Sciences and £37,915.00 for Non-Life Sciences (both excluding VAT). Submissions must be completed by 4th September 2026 at 12:00pm via the NHS England e-Tendering portal. Late submissions will not be accepted. All communications and questions must be directed through the e-portal system only. Further details and registration are available at https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

    Track record

    44 awards · 33 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, NHS ENGLAND has awarded 44 contracts to 33 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. KPMG LLP5× · 11%
    2. Innovas Consulting Solutions Ltd3× · 7%
    3. Jackie Kay Limited3× · 7%
    4. QI CONSULTING LIMITED3× · 7%
    5. Keane Training Associates Limited2× · 5%
    6. Oxford Brookes University1× · 2%

    +27 more suppliers

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06001d
    NE
    Buyer
    NHS ENGLAND
    Sector
    Education & Training