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NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England has announced plans to buy training and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £28,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 117 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Market engagement event to be held on 26th February at 12.30 via Teams to share details regarding NHS England's intention to conduct a competitive procurement process to appoint one or more providers to deliver structured training programmes for refugees resident in England with medical backgrounds in their countries of origin. The aim is to support participants to meet NHS standards and regulatory requirements and secure employment within the NHS workforce. Please register your interest via the Atamis portal by no later than 11.30am on 26th February. Further details of how to access the session will be shared prior to the event. Link to the Atamis Portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 013703-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 014929-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

1187

Awards

476

Suppliers it has used most for training

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From notice 013703-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 February 2026, last updated 18 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.