Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST)
Buyer: NHS England
- Published
- 6 August 2026
- Submission deadline
- 4 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £42,186,231
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 074687-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06001d
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 80000000Education and training services
- 80300000Higher education services
- 80561000Health training services
Description
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to re-procure the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) academic delivery programme. There are 13 lots within this procurement Suppliers may bid for more than one lot The initial contract term shall be five (5) years. The Contracting Authority may, at its discretion, extend the contract for a period of up to two (2) years in accordance with the Contract. Following expiry of the Initial Term or any Extension Term, the contract may continue solely for the purposes of any applicable Run-Off Period, exit and transition arrangements, and any other provisions which expressly or by implication survive expiry or termination, as set out in the Contract (Document 4 Terms & Conditions). Total funding available is £42,186,230.80 . This will train up to 1277 learners across all lots. The maximum price per learner for the 5 years course is: Life Sciences: £25,275.60 per learner (excluding VAT) Non-Life Sciences: £37,915.00 per learner (excluding VAT) The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 4th September 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior t…
Lots (13)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1a | 80000000 Education and training services | £4,157,950 |
| 2 | Lot 1b | 80000000 Education and training services | £1,794,568 |
| 3 | Lot 1c | 80000000 Education and training services | £1,693,465 |
| 4 | Lot 2a | 80000000 Education and training services | £3,450,265 |
| 5 | Lot 2b | 80000000 Education and training services | £4,284,395 |
| 6 | Lot 2c | 80000000 Education and training services | £2,919,455 |
| 7 | Lot 3a | 80000000 Education and training services | £1,794,568 |
| 8 | Lot 3b | 80000000 Education and training services | £1,516,536 |
| 9 | Lot 3c | 80000000 Education and training services | £1,592,363 |
| 10 | Lot 4a | 80000000 Education and training services | £2,603,387 |
| 11 | Lot 5a | 80000000 Education and training services | £7,090,105 |
| 12 | Lot 6a | 80000000 Education and training services | £2,654,050 |
| 13 | Lot 6b | 80000000 Education and training services | £6,635,125 |
Official publications
- FTS · 074687-2026 · 6 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 4 September 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £42,186,231.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is NHS England (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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