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Tender: NHS England Re-procurement of Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) Academic Delivery Programme – 13 Lots

Released 4 months ago

Closed04 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£15K to £960K

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyNHS England

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryEducation & Training

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 4 Sept 2026

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NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking a supplier for the re-procurement of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) academic delivery programme. The procurement comprises 13 lots and suppliers may bid for more than one lot. The initial contract term is five years with a possible extension by the Contracting Authority of up to two additional years. Total funding available is £42,186,230.80 to train up to 1,277 learners across all lots; the maximum price per learner for the five-year course is £25,275.60 (excluding VAT) for Life Sciences and £37,915.00 (excluding VAT) for Non‑Life Sciences. Completed ITT submissions must be received by 4 September 2026 at 12:00pm (midday) via the NHS e-tendering portal; late submissions will not be accepted and all communications and clarification questions must be made through the portal (registration is free).

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