Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST)

A Tender Notice
by NHS ENGLAND

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£42M-£42M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
17 Jul 2026
Delivery
01 Sep 2027 to 31 Aug 2032
Deadline
04 Sep 2026 11:00

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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).

Lot Division

1 Lot 1a
  • Value: £4M

Clinical Bioinformatics (Genomics) Non LS Genetic counselling (to be written) LS Genetics LS 129 places over the full 7 years Up to two providers to be appointed
2 Lot 1b
  • Value: £2M

Histopathology LS Molecular Pathology of Acquired Disease LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One supplier will be appointed to this lot.
3 Lot 1c
  • Value: £2M

Reproductive Science LS 67 places over the 7 year contract One supplier to be appointed ted to this lot
4 Lot 2a
  • Value: £3M

Clinical Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) Non LS Clinical Bioinformatics (Health Informatics) Non LS Clinical Biomedical Engineering Non LS Reconstructive Science Non LS 91 places over the 7 year contract One supplier to be appointed to this lot
5 Lot 2b
  • Value: £4M

Imaging Physics Non LS 113 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot
6 Lot 2c
  • Value: £3M

Radiotherapy Physics Non LS 77 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers may be appointed to this lot.
7 Lot 3a
  • Value: £2M

Clinical Biochemistry LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot
8 Lot 3b
  • Value: £2M

Clinical Immunology LS Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics LS 60 places over the 7 year contract One provider may be appointed to this lot
9 Lot 3c
  • Value: £2M

Haematology Clinical Science & Transfusion Science (2 separate specialisms) LS 63 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot
10 Lot 4a
  • Value: £3M

Microbiology and Virology( two separate HSST specialisms) LS 103 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers may be appointed to this lot.
11 Lot 5a
  • Value: £7M

Audiological Science Non LS Neurophysiological Science Non LS Ophthalmic & Vision Sciences Non LS 103 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot.
12 Lot 6a
  • Value: £3M

Gastrointestinal Physiology Non LS Respiratory & Sleep Sciences Non LS Urodynamic Sciences Non LS 70 places over the 7 year course Up to two providers will be awarded to this lot
13 Lot 6b
  • Value: £7M

Cardiac Science Non LS Vascular Science Non LS 175 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot

Renewal Options

The Contracting Authority may, at its discretion, extend the contract for a period of up to two (2) years

Award Criteria

Technical (General) 50%
Technical (lot Specific) 30%
Social Value 10%
Commercial 10%

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services
  • 80561000 - Health training services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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 ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-06001d
  • FTS 067655-2026

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