Skip to main content

National Education and Training for NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression - Core

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
7 Dec 2026
Published
4 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£125m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
1 Apr 2030
Location
London, London
Notice type
UK4

Overview

NHS England is seeking to enter into contracts with partner organisation(s) for the provision of training places for NHS Talking Therapies, supporting workforce replacement and expansion in line with relevant policy developments and workforce requirements.

Tenderers may submit tenders for one or more Lots and, where applicable, for one or more Geographic Footprints within a Lot, subject to the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Further details of the Lots, Geographic Footprints and applicable requirements are set out in the ITT.

The maximum estimated aggregate value of the Contracts, including all extension and learner run-through provisions, is £125,264,012 exclusive of VAT. This comprises an anticipated value of £72,119,924 exclusive of VAT for the initial three-year term, £33,681,222 exclusive of VAT for the optional 12-month extension period, and £19,462,865 exclusive of VAT for the subsequent 12-month learner run-through period.

Payment will be based on the applicable cost per learner in accordance with the pricing mechanism set out in the ITT and Contract. The cost per learner will be inclusive of all costs associated with delivering the Services, subject to the terms of the Contract. Active learner numbers will be verified quarterly through the National School of Healthcare Science to support accurate payment.

The initial contract term will be three years. The Contracting Authority may, at its discretion and in accordance with the Contract, extend the period during which new learners may be enrolled for a further 12 months. A further period of up to 12 months will apply to enable learners enrolled during the extension period to complete their training.

The deadline for submission of completed tenders is 12:00 noon on Monday 7th December 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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

What the buyer wants

  • Education and training servicesCPV 80000000

About the buyer

NHS England has published 461 tender notices since 6 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £120bn. 72 of them are currently open.

How to apply

Tender documents and submissions are handled on the official portal (Find a Tender). Register there to download the documents and submit your response before the deadline.

View the original notice on Find a Tender

Draft your response with mytender.io

Upload the tender documents and mytender.io drafts compliant answers from your own past bids, case studies and policies, so your team spends its time improving the bid rather than starting from a blank page.

Similar live tenders

Buyer
NHS England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 11 Nov 2026
Value
£900k
Buyer
Historic Royal Palaces
Location
East Molesey
Deadline
Closes 16 Nov 2026
Value
£2m

Training for staff on Understanding the Interconnection of Nature, Climate and Health Challenges. 2 sessions 1 must be in person in Reading. All supporting materials to have intellectual property rights as defined in the specification. Training expected to be delivered in March.

Buyer
Natural England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 22 Nov 2026
Value
£20k

Source: Find a Tender. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Details may change; always check the original notice before bidding.