Tender: NHS England – Training Places for NHS Talking Therapies (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. 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 subsequent 12-month learner run-through period. Payment will be based on the applicable cost per learner according to the pricing mechanism in the ITT and Contract, with the cost per learner inclusive of all delivery costs; active learner numbers will be verified quarterly through the National School of Healthcare Science to support payment. The initial contract term is three years, with a possible discretionary 12-month extension for new enrolments and a further up-to-12-month period to enable learners enrolled during the extension to complete their 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 bid submissions must be made via the e-Tendering portal messaging function (registration is free): https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects