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NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme(GMTS) Engineering and Estates Management - NHSE

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England is looking for suppliers for training and education work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £825,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 50 months, up to 54 months with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 8 October 2026.

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Key dates

Questions by
midday, Tuesday 22 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Thursday 8 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Envelope 60% · Social Value Envelope 10% · Commercial Envelope 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 85 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender process to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to design and deliver a high quality postgraduate education programme for a new Engineering and Estates management specialism, commencing from academic year 2027/28. This opportunity forms a core academic component of a nationally coordinated graduate training pathway and will support cohorts of NHS employed graduates undertaking structured rotational placements across healthcare systems in England. The education provision is expected to align with a Level 7 postgraduate qualification (PGDip or Master’s) in Building Services Engineering, directly applicable to…Read the full description
NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender process to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to design and deliver a high quality postgraduate education programme for a new Engineering and Estates management specialism, commencing from academic year 2027/28. This opportunity forms a core academic component of a nationally coordinated graduate training pathway and will support cohorts of NHS employed graduates undertaking structured rotational placements across healthcare systems in England. The education provision is expected to align with a Level 7 postgraduate qualification (PGDip or Master’s) in Building Services Engineering, directly applicable to NHS operational and safety critical environments. The Supplier will be responsible for delivering an accredited Level 7 Building Services Engineering or equivalent programme that supports the wider GMTS pathway and shall provide the academic education provision required to support GMTS EEM trainees through a Level 7 programme. This shall include programme delivery, learner enrolment, assessment, learner support, academic administration, progress reporting, timetable planning, quality assurance and participation in contract management arrangements. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is £825,000.00 exclusive of Vat (Capped per Trainee of up to £11,000 ex Vat) . The duration of contract will be for fifty (50) months with an optional zero value extension of four (4) months subject to review and approval. The deadline for completed ITT submissions will be 8th October 2026 at 12:00noon (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Atamis Helpdesk for support on: Phone: [phone number removed] or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

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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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 8 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085135-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

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From notice 085135-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.