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...
Buyer
NHS England
Value
£42,186,231
Published
6 Jan 2026
Closes
4 Sept 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Lambeth
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
80000000
Education and training services
80300000
Higher education services
80561000
Health training services
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1a
£4,157,950
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
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 1b Lot 1b
£1,794,568
Histopathology LS Molecular Pathology of Acquired Disease LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One supplier will be appointed to this lot.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 1c Lot 1c
£1,693,465
Reproductive Science LS 67 places over the 7 year contract One supplier to be appointed ted to this lot
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2a Lot 2a
£3,450,265
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
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2b Lot 2b
£4,284,395
Imaging Physics Non LS 113 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2c Lot 2c
£2,919,455
Radiotherapy Physics Non LS 77 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers may be appointed to this lot.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3a Lot 3a
£1,794,568
Clinical Biochemistry LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3b Lot 3b
£1,516,536
Clinical Immunology LS Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics LS 60 places over the 7 year contract One provider may be appointed to this lot
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3c Lot 3c
£1,592,363
Haematology Clinical Science & Transfusion Science (2 separate specialisms) LS 63 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 4a Lot 4a
£2,603,387
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.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 5a Lot 5a
£7,090,105
Audiological Science Non LS Neurophysiological Science Non LS Ophthalmic & Vision Sciences Non LS 187 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 6a Lot 6a
£2,654,050
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
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 6b Lot 6b
£6,635,125
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
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
17 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
23 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
6 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
6 Jan 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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