Tender: NHS England National Training Places for Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression

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NHS England is seeking partner organisations to provide training places for NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression, supporting workforce replacement and expansion in line with relevant policy developments and workforce requirements. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and, where applicable, one or more Geographic Footprints as set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The maximum estimated aggregate value of the contracts is £125,264,012 exclusive of VAT, comprising an anticipated £72,119,924 for the initial three-year term, £33,681,222 for an optional 12‑month extension and £19,462,865 for a further 12‑month learner run-through. Payments will be based on the cost per learner in accordance with the ITT and Contract, inclusive of all delivery costs, with active learner numbers verified quarterly through the National School of Healthcare Science. The initial contract term is three years with the option to extend new learner enrolment for 12 months and a further 12 months to enable enrolled learners to complete training. Completed tenders must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday 7th December 2026; late submissions will not be accepted. All communications, clarification questions and submissions must be made via the NHS England e-Tendering portal (registration free): https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects