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Provision of PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology and Haematology

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: WTE Commercial Queries

Contact Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2917200.0 GBP
Gross: 2917200.0 GBP
Published
26 Jun 2025, 15:21
Deadline
25 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS England is running a multi-lot procurement under the Light Touch Regime to identify a supplier(s) capable of delivering PG Certificates in the field of Genomics, one covering Histopathology and the other Haematology. Lot 1 - Histopathology - Maximum budget of £1,591,200 (initial term and optional extensions) Lot 2 - Haematology - Maximum budget of £1,326,000 (initial term and optional extensions) The maximum financial envelope covering both lots is £2,917,200 inclusive of any applicable VAT. The contracts for both lots are anticipated to run for a period of 3 years with each having an optional extension period of up to 24 months, subject to budgetary approval. Suppliers will have the option to bid for both lots. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 25th July 2025 at 12:00pm (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. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found on the NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035520-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Histopathology

Lot Description: Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Histopathology

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,591,200.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,591,200.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Haematology

Lot Description: Delivery of a PGCert in Genomics in Haematology

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 1,326,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,326,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Documents

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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