Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST)
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 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
View 4-notice timelineLatest notice released 4 Sept 2026
Private SectorPlanning 2 notices
Provision of on train and gateline advertising
Rail Advertising and Ticket Gate Advertising Concession
South Western Railway Ltd intends to procure a commercial advertising concession under which a supplier will market, sell and manage paid advertising across on‑train media and station ticket gate media on behalf of South Western Railway Ltd. The appointed supplier will secure advertisers, manage sales activity, collect advertising revenue and provide management information, sharing revenue with South Western Railway Ltd under an agreed commercial model. The new concession is expected to protect an established revenue baseline while placing greater emphasis on incremental revenue growth, innovation and performance.
South Western Railway Ltd services and stations included in this concession extend widely across South West London, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Devon including Guildford, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Exeter.
The anticipated high level supplier requirements are as follows, however are subject to change following premarket engagement:
Fulfil on‑train commercial advertising space across a variety of formats within the South Western Railway Ltd fleet; including approx. 16,000 interior advertising spaces of mixed sizes across around 325 train sets, with 1,250 landscape format digital screens expected launch during 2026; other formats may be agreed during the current or future contracts.
Fulfil station ticket gate advertising formats within the South Western Railway Ltd network, currently consisting of 316 double sides gates at 42 stations.
Maximise overall advertising revenue through strong sales execution, enhanced agency and advertiser engagement, and innovative monetisation of on‑train and ticket gate formats, including currently unutilised space.
Market and sell all available advertising inventory to advertisers and agencies.
Manage advertiser and agency relationships and sales pipelines.
Advise and implement formats, pricing and yield management strategies to maximise overall revenue.
Coordinate campaign delivery with South Western Railway Ltd commercial and fleet teams, and any other relevant parties.
Collect, reconcile and report advertising revenues by various agreed metrics.
Provide regular performance reporting and management information, including ongoing engagement with South Western Railway to understand performance and seek ongoing opportunities.
Propose and implement innovation in formats, data use, and sales approaches.
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 14 Dec 2026
EducationTender
Education, Training & Skills DPS
A Dynamic Purchasing System for education, training and skills providers — apprenticeships, professional development, e-learning and specialist training for the public sector workforce. Apply at any time to join.
CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods.
This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in
accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for
England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.
Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Please be aware the dates input in the 'Contract Start Date' and 'Contract End Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. The 'Closing Date' input is correct and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace.
Please note that the original notice(s) for the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training DPS were published on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) and Contracts Finder. As access to TED is no longer held this notice has been published on Find a Tender Service (FTS) for transparency. All relevant links can be found within the Contracts Finder notice.
View 6-notice timelineLatest notice released 27 Oct 2028
Public SectorTender 13 notices
Learning and Training Services DPS
CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028.
The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m), enacted in November 2024. There has been a further uplift from £450m to £850m enacted in June 2026.
This DPS was procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, particularly benefitting the wider public sector and the third sector, but not excluding central government - more information around eligible users of the DPS can be found in the Additional Information Section VI.3
The aim of this DPS will be to provide access to a variety of providers offering a range of high quality blended learning and development services designed to meet the needs of UK Public Sector Bodies that will cover, but will not be limited to:
● Off the shelf training
● Bespoke specialist training
Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceWAC-607796
View 13-notice timelineLatest notice released 27 Oct 2028
Public SectorTender
Learning and Training Services DPS Extension Notice
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, including the wider public sector and the third sector including but not limited to: local government, combined authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, housing associations, charities, education, devolved administrations and Central Government Departments and their arm's length bodies and their agencies.
The core requirement of the learning and training services shall include but not be limited to the one or a combination of services in each of the following four (4) distinct Service Types:
Standard Off the Shelf Training
Bespoke training
Learning Technologies
Education Services
Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028.
The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m).
Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End dates have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.
Apprenticeships Training Marketplace Extension Notice
CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods.
This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in
accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for
England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestWAC-49537
ELECTRONIC MARKET PLACE FOR PROVISION OF ADULT EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & LIFELONG LEARNING
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Delivery Partners with relevant experience and ability to provide Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning on a non-exclusive basis Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (Schedule 2) and in the Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2). This EMP is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029 subject to continued availability of eligible Contractors continuing to meet the requirements and demands of the Service. The estimated cumulative annual value for the Contracts potentially called off under this EMP is Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds Sterling (£750,000) per annum.
The initial Submission Deadline for the receipt of Requests to Participate is 16th May 2022 at 13:00hrs and will be quarterly thereafter.
Further Competitions will commence from 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029
Additional information: Further Competitions will commence from 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029
View 3-notice timelineLatest notice released 21 Feb 2029
Public SectorTender 3 notices
YPO - 000999 Training for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector
YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The end customer will place the order/s with the Provider and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer. The DPS will cover the period from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 24 months. After publication the DPS has been amended to extend the opportunity to 24/02/2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 8.8 years, from 10 April 2020 to 24th February 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
View 3-notice timelineLatest notice released 24 Feb 2029
Private SectorUpdate 2 notices
Framework for Component Supply
Framework for the supply of but not limited to rolling stock components, spares and repairable spares for running and heavy maintenance.
Additional information
Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of
Train Operating Companies includes all and any of
those train operating companies who, currently or in
the future, provide services for the carriage of
passengers by railway:
a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary
of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the
Railways Act 1993 or
b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's
duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or
c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes
or amends the powers referred to in a) and b),
including where such powers are transferred from
the Secretary of State to another body.
A list of some of the current providers of services
for the carriage of passengers by railway under
these provisions can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail
passenger-contracts.
(https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail
passenger-contracts.)
Use and Access
WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the
Participating Authorities (as more particularly
defined below) and will enter into the relevant
framework agreement with the successful suppliers
where such contract is awarded. The Participating
Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are
permitted to use the framework via subsequent call
offs/schedule of works in accordance with section
1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM
Trains is responsible for the conduct of the
procurement throughout and all correspondence
and communication from suppliers is to be solely
with WM Trains.
Participating Authorities
In addition to WM Trains, the Participating
Authorities who may call-off under this framework
are:
• the Train Operating Companies
• Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
• Any holders of a passenger licence or a station
licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the
Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence
granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway
(Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations
2005
• DFT Operator Limited (company number:
07141122) or a successor parent to a Train
Operating Company
Novation or Assignment
The framework agreement may be novated or
assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating
Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company
number: 7141122) or any successor parent
company to a Train Operating Company, following a
corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.
Requirement is for overnight train stabling for 7X 730 5-car units. Stabling to allow for refuelling and cleaning.
Requirement to include cleaning and servicing
Provision of a Resource Augmentation Service for Technical Training
The Authority has a requirement to place a contract with a recruitment agency for the provision of specialist instructional and administrative personnel to support the delivery of aeronautical engineering technical training at RAF Cosford, as required on a temporary basis. The Authority will require the successful supplier to provide CVs for suitably qualified personnel on request and they must be able to do so at short notice to meet the dynamic nature of defence training. The contract will have a duration of three years with an option to extend by a further 12 months,
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
The City of London Corporation is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement in relation to the proposed construction of a new Police Training Facility (PTF) at Hindmans Way, Dagenham Docks, London.
The proposals comprise a two-storey tactical firearms training facility of approximately 4,016m² GIA, including a 50m range with 12 aisles, stores, plant rooms, loading area and associated ancillary hub building.
The hub building will support the range and include locker/shower rooms, breakout space, meeting rooms, classrooms and offices. There is no armoury or secure ammunition store proposed.
The project also includes a separate two-storey skills training house for non-live fire training, an external training roadway including a roundabout, associated parking including EV spaces, and a proposed substation.
The facility is intended to provide firearms training for both the City of London Police and Essex Police.
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of LondonWAC-641301
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
UK3 715874471 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Safe Operating Environment (SOE)
Links to the previous notices:
UK1 Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067825-2025?
UK2 Notice original: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077395-2025?
UK2 Notice updated: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001224-2026
Due to a technical issue affecting notice linking, the related previous notices cannot be electronically linked to this notice. The relevant notices have therefore been referenced above for transparency and ease of access.
Procurement description:
(1) The Safe Operating Environment (SOE), provides a capability available during daylight hours, at the Authority’s priority, to conduct:
(a) Range Clearance: Planned capability available at a prearranged time and date outlined during regular liaison in order to assess training (trg) facilities and Training Area (TA) infrastructure for safety, intercept TA incursions, assist with natural disasters, and, or respond to emergency situations that may lead to a loss of life, trg or impact the Authority’s reputation. If necessary, the Authority will deploy a team to conduct ground command and control; RC platform may be re-tasked to assist. Additionally, a reactive, capability available during daylight hours when the Contractor is forward based, covering the Authority’s exercises.
(b) Aerial Fire Fighting (AFF): A capability, available during daylight hours, tasked at the Authority’s priority providing fire suppression or wetting from the air, of a general area to ensure a SPTT.
(c) General Aviation Support (GAS): Capability available through pre-arranged liaison and in accordance with the response state. This could include pax transfer, aviation recces, command and control platform, search, VIP movement and logistic/movement of materiel within the BATUK area of responsibility.
(d) The detailed aviation Safe Operating Environment.
CPT_26_22 Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship training programme
The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK’s independent public spending watchdog, supporting Parliament in holding government to account and improving public services through high-quality audit work.
The NAO intends to re-procure its Professional Accountancy and Apprenticeship Training contract to support tuition delivery for graduate and school-leaver trainees undertaking ICAEW qualifications, including ACA examinations. The procurement is expected to launch in late autumn 2026.
The NAO is seeking an experienced, accredited training provider to deliver professional accountancy tuition and apprenticeship training for the following expected routes:
•Level 6 Digital Financial Audit apprenticeships for graduates and school leavers, delivered over 48 months. This route combines the 12-month Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) with a 36-month Level 6 applied degree apprenticeship in Digital Technology; and
•Level 7 Accountancy Professional apprenticeships for eligible school leavers, delivered over 54 months.
•ACA Professional qualification route for eligible graduates, delivered over 36 months.
The new procurement is expected to cover Level 6 and Level 7 apprenticeship training only. While Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeships are currently delivered under the NAO's existing arrangements and will continue with the incumbent supplier, they are not intended to form part of the new procurement.
The contract may include scope for the NAO to introduce, offer or develop additional related apprenticeship routes or qualification programmes at different levels during the term, subject to business need, funding availability and agreement with the appointed provider.
The estimated total value of the new procurement is up to £6 million (inclusive of VAT) over a five-year term. Although Level 4 delivery is not intended to form part of this new procurement, the estimated value has been set to accommodate the anticipated Level 6 and Level 7 apprenticeship routes, potential changes in demand, and the possible introduction of additional apprenticeship pathways, qualification programmes, or related services during the contract term.
The anticipated contract term is three years, with an option to extend for up to a further two years, giving a maximum duration of five years.
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.
Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026
Contract to remove, replace, manage and support a new train to wayside data solution (which may include mobile data and low earth orbit data solutions) and to provide on train data, including passenger Wi-Fi.
Multi- Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care
This Market Engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of Multi-Neighbourhood Training Hubs for Primary Care, 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 this programme.
Prospective bidders will not be disadvantaged by choosing not to respond to this RFI but it will be helpful to understand views at this early stage, so we encourage providers to respond as fully as possible.
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
Please see below for direct links to the survey.
Potential providers are invited to complete an online pre-market questionnaire at the below link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO40nGfHXC3YRHiwqmrbiLgKtUMjNGV0JLR0FJM0RWRzlYNkxBTFFUV1IxNi4u&route=shorturl
Completion of the questions in any other format will not be accepted.
The closing date for survey responses is 17.00pm 27th July 2026.