Clinical Assessment Skills (CAS) training for Pharmacist Prescribers
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) seeks to commission an organisation to deliver a rolling programme of face-to-face Clinical Assessment Skills (CAS) training for both novice and existing workforce qualified IPs, irrespective of sector of practice.
This requirement is split into three lots:
Lot 1 - North Wales
Lot 2 - South East Wales
Lot 3 - South West Wales
The commissioned provider will deliver a rolling programme of between 3-4 full days per region CAS sessions per year across 3–4 key clinical areas, with one session per clinical topic delivered in each geographical region. Each session will accommodate up to a maximum of 15 learners with a minimum of 8 learners attending to run a session. HEIW reserve the right to cancel any planned events with less than 8 learners registered, 7-10 days prior to the session date.
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)WAC-648974
NWSSP on behalf of WAST requires suitably qualified and accredited C1 driver training providers to deliver training and testing services to a variable cohort of learners.
Training will be required for approximately 73 students and must be completed by 31st March 2027. As the learners are located across Wales, the contract will be awarded to a maximum of four suppliers to ensure students have access to a provider that is geographically convenient. Providers must be capable of delivering flexible training packages tailored to individual learner needs. This includes practical driver training, theory support where required, and the arrangement and facilitation of driving tests.
Providers will be expected to demonstrate consistently high-quality service delivery, together with the ability to support learners with varying levels of driving experience and differing support requirements.
Further detail is provided in Appendix C – Specification.
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HIV Anti-Stigma Training-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme
NHS England is seeking to commission a provider to deliver anti-stigma training in 61 trusts.
Initial contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months.
Maximum financial envelope for the initial term is £600,00 ex VAT.
Total value for the full contract term in extensions is £900,000 ex vat.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 12:00 (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 at 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
Mandatory Training for students enrolled on Healthcare programmes Framework Agreement
The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent successfully completed their merger on 3 August 2026, to create the new London and South East University Group - to be known as LASE.
LASE is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a suitably qualified Training Provider to provide additional resource, as and when required, to deliver mandatory Moving and Handling, Resuscitation / Basic Life Support (BSL), Safeguarding Adults and Children, Conflict Resolution, and Breakaway Training for students enrolled on health care programmes.
The framework is being designed supply services to LASE institutions, and Canterbury Christ Church University (University of Kent's partner in the Kent and Medway Medical School).
SCH - Provision of Restraint Training Services - Pre-Market Engagement
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of Restraint Training Services.
The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market’s capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver these goods.
Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation TrustWAC-651154
CYP - EMHP, SWP, CWP, CBT and Psychological Training Programmes Second Market Engagement
This is a second market engagement RFI to gain further insight into the views and opinions of potential providers. This RFI seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of training and education programmes to expand the Children and Young People mental health workforce in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitments.
Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model of these programmes.
To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
International Recruitment and Clinical Training of Fragile Professions
NHS England intends to award contracts for the International Recruitment and Clinical Training of Fragile Professions to address a critical clinical workforce gap identified through national modelling across Diagnostics, Cancer, Healthcare Science and Genomics.
The award of any contract will be subject to budgetary approval.
SWAST-5143-F Clinical Training Manikins and Simulation Equipment Maintenance
Background
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking preliminary market engagement to identify suppliers capable of providing preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, refurbishment, spare parts support and lifecycle management services for its portfolio of clinical training manikins and simulation equipment located across the South West.
The Trust is seeking information from suitably experienced organisations to better understand market capability, service models and indicative pricing structures in advance of any future procurement exercise.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition and no contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement exercise.
Scope of Requirement
The Trust currently operates a significant estate of clinical training manikins and simulation equipment, primarily manufactured by Laerdal Medical and Limbs & Things.
The approximate equipment portfolio includes:
Equipment Type- Approximate Quantity
Resusci Anne QCPR / Little Anne QCPR - 44
Resusci Junior QCPR / Little Junior QCPR - 34
Resusci Baby QCPR - 40
Airway Management Trainer - 25
Multi-Venous IV Training Arms - 23
PROMPT Flex Birthing Simulators - 17
Pneumothorax Trainers - 4
The portfolio may increase or decrease during the life of any future contract.
Service Requirements Under Consideration
The Trust is interested in understanding supplier capability to provide:
Preventative maintenance programmes.
Planned servicing.
Inspection and condition assessments.
Repair and refurbishment services.
Replacement components and consumables.
Collection and return logistics.
Mobile engineer/site visit support.
Technical diagnostics and fault finding.
Annual service reporting.
Asset condition reporting.
Lifecycle planning and replacement recommendations.
Support for future purchases and newly acquired equipment.
Integration with asset management systems where available.
Calibration, testing and certification services (where applicable).
Equipment Locations
Equipment is currently distributed across multiple education and training locations including:
Gloucestershire
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)
Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW)
Somerset
Devon
Dorset
Cornwall
Suppliers should indicate whether support can be delivered across all locations.
Information Requested
Interested suppliers are invited to provide information in a single PDF regarding:
Organisation Details
Company name.
Relevant experience.
Service coverage areas.
Manufacturer approvals or accreditations.
Technical Capability
Experience supporting Laerdal products.
Experience supporting Limbs & Things products.
Availability of trained engineers.
Availability of genuine replacement parts.
Service Delivery Model
On-site servicing capability.
Workshop-based servicing capability.
Collection and return arrangements.
Service level options.
Commercial Information
Indicative servicing costs.
Typical repair call-out costs.
Repair pricing methodology.
Annual maintenance contract options.
Asset management support options.
Added Value Services
Asset tracking solutions.
Online reporting portals.
Equipment lifecycle management.
Refurbishment programmes.
Sustainability and reuse initiatives.
Market Engagement Responses
Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should provide a brief capability statement together with indicative pricing information and relevant supporting material.
Responses will be used solely for market research and procurement planning purposes.
Estimated Future Contract
The Trust anticipates that any future arrangement may cover:
Existing manikin inventory.
Future equipment purchases.
Servicing, maintenance, repair and refurbishment requirements.
Multi-site support across the South West region.
The Trust reserves the right to undertake a competitive procurement process at a later date.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustWAC-645016
MHST enhancements: workforce development and training CPD RFI
NHS England (NHSE) intends to procure CPD training for Mental Health Support Teams (MHST).
This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise containing questions for the provider market which is designed to help inform the procurement and ensure it is feasible and meets the needs of NHSE, Learners and Providers. Your responses will be treated as confidential and will not influence any subsequent bid you may make in the future.
This process does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process.
The closing date for this request for information is 17.00 Friday 11th September.
To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Return to Practice Training Programme Request for Information
NHS England (NHSE) intends to procure Return to Practice training in 2027. This will be a competitive tender in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise containing questions for the Return to Practice Provider market which is designed to help inform the procurement and ensure it is feasible and meets the needs of NHSE, Learners and Providers. Any responses will be treated as confidential and will not influence any subsequent bid you may make in the future.
This process does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process.
The closing date for this request for information is 17.00 Friday 4th September 2026.
To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
National Education and Training for NHS Healthcare Science - Scientists Training Programme (STP)and Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP)
NHS England's Workforce, Training and Education Directorate sets out a suite of Education and Training programmes which are supported financially by NHS England as a corporate body. This is a wide ranging list of programmes covering most professional groups. This procurement is for one of the programmes within this education and training offer. The overall Procurement is titled as Healthcare Science - Scientists Training Programme (STP) and Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP), and will include a review of the current provision, including rationalisation of the current programmes, and identification of new, aligned programmes. The current programmes under review for this reprocurement are: HCS Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP), HCS Scientists Training Programme (STP). The commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval.
TAVISTOCK EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TET) EXTERNAL CONSULTANCY SUPPORT
In 2026, NLFT acquired the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust via merger, including its globally recognized education and training arm, Tavistock Education and Training (TET). TET offers a range of trainings in mental health and social care, including 20 postgraduate programmes validated by university partners and a population of some 1400 students and 3000 learners annually.
While TET represents a major strategic asset with a significant international reputation, it currently faces a material sustainability challenge due to a change in the core funding from NHSE. This requires TET to review its offer, both to students and the NHS, and to become more financially independent and sustainable in the long-term.
This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender for the provision of C1 Driver Training to approximately 70 students for the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust. The training and tests for the students must be complete by 31st March 2027.
Cadaveric Courses for East of England Trainees from 2027
Request For Information to collect info about a project to commission Cadaveric courses, with a structured programme of courses mapped to the curriculum. These include specialties such as surgery, anaesthesia, cardiology, and emergency medicine. Existing arrangements involve defined course volumes, faculty input, and cadaveric resources with associated costs (e.g., anatomy lab hire, cadavers, technical support, and consumables).
The commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval
To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Pz00001mfvpRIAQ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
UK3 715851479 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
The MEDEVAC capability is defined as a platform fitted for role that can move patients with concurrent support from a clinician from Point of Injury (POI) to Point of Treatment (POT). The Authority will provide a clinician for the aviation MEDEVAC and then conduct a handover/takeover of the patient at the nearest POT landing site to the Contractor provided clinician for the ground MEDEVAC transfer. This is in order to develop and maintain timely hospital transfers of exercising troops, BATUK staff and their dependents. This requirement is enduring whilst permanent staff and dependents are based in BATUK irrespective of training taking place.
The requirement is made up of two rotary wing platforms, one covering the Nanyuki area 24/7/365 and the other covering areas for the duration of the exercise 24/7 either in Archers Post Training Areas or Nanyuki dependent on where it is taking place. The service includes ground ambulance transfer complete with trained medical clinicians upon meeting the rotary wing platform in Nairobi or the transfer of patients from Kifaru Barracks in Nairobi to the approved treatment facility. Additionally, the service will respond to any road traffic incidents and transfer casualties from hospital to the designated airport for flight back to the UK if required.