AwardedAwarded 9 April 2026
Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England awarded training and education work to The Sutton Trust Registered on 9 April 2026.
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What the notice says
"C437708 Access to Medicine (Pathways) for 2025/26
This contract is for a £50,000 single tender action to appoint the Sutton Trust to deliver a national Access to Medicine (Pathways) programme, supporting a minimum of 50 disadvantaged and underrepresented students to prepare for applications to medicine and related health undergraduate degrees during the 2025/26 academic year.
The expansion of medical school places will prioritise widening access to high potential candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds, supporting workforce growth while advancing social mobility objectives outlined in the 10-year plan.
These services are categorised as education and training services (CPV Code: 800000000) which are subject to the light touch regime (LTR). The LTR has a current threshold of £663K (inc VAT) and this contract value is therefore sub-threshold.
The contract will be on PO terms".
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Trust Registered (SME) | £50,000 | 10 April 2026 to 9 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 036891-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 036891-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.