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Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care

NHS England · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:37.

Opportunity overview

NHS England is seeking provider for the following: To develop a self-assessment template to support podiatric leaders to assess, optimise and sustain their workforce, training, and education needs to maximise current and future service delivery. Podiatry services to adopt the high impact actions which could include best practice. The development of themed workshops / webinars and curation of existing resources which would support the self-assessment template. Regular progress reports and impact evaluations to track outcomes and effectiveness. Contract length is 7 months. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £99,950 ex VAT for 7 months. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 15th August 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

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80340000 — Special education services

Lots

  • Lot 1£100k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-056619
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
15 Aug 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
1 Aug 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation

smeVcse

Reserved Participation Location

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

K02000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
99,950
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
119,940

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
Technical 60% Social Value 10% Commercial 30%

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
None

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 3
Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
043049-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
25 Jul 2025, 10:55
Entry 2
Id
073372-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 08:50

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDPT-3135-BWWY
Name
NHS England

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI45
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDPT-3135-BWWY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
With reference to the below tender: Reference: C377443 Title: Podiatry: Addressing Critical Workforce Challenges to Safeguard Patient Care Following the issue of the award letters and further fine tuning that has taken place since the award, the Authority has taken a decision not to enter into a contract for the service at this time. The decision to cancel this procurement exercise has been taken due to a current internal strategic financial review. This decision is in line with the Invitation to Tender document: 3.1.11 The Contracting Authority reserves the right to vary, suspend or cancel the procurement process at any time without explanation. As stated in paragraph 3.5.2 of this Document 1 of the ITT Pack, the Contracting Authority is not responsible for any costs incurred by Tenderers.
Final Status Date
12 Nov 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8UG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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