Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST)
ExpiredHighlights
- Deadline
- 4 Sept 2026
- Estimated value
- £42,186,231
- Location
- UK
Details
- Published
- 6 Aug 2026
- Deadline
- 4 Sept 2026
- Value
- £42,186,231
- Location
- UK
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Source notice ID
- 074687-2026
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06001d
- CPV codes
- 80000000, 80300000, 80561000
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).
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
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Lots (13)
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1aClinical 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 | £4,157,950 |
| 1b | Lot 1bHistopathology LS Molecular Pathology of Acquired Disease LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One supplier will be appointed to this lot. | £1,794,568 |
| 1c | Lot 1cReproductive Science LS 67 places over the 7 year contract One supplier to be appointed ted to this lot | £1,693,465 |
| 2a | Lot 2aClinical 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 | £3,450,265 |
| 2b | Lot 2bImaging Physics Non LS 113 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot | £4,284,395 |
| 2c | Lot 2cRadiotherapy Physics Non LS 77 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers may be appointed to this lot. | £2,919,455 |
| 3a | Lot 3aClinical Biochemistry LS 71 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot | £1,794,568 |
| 3b | Lot 3bClinical Immunology LS Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics LS 60 places over the 7 year contract One provider may be appointed to this lot | £1,516,536 |
| 3c | Lot 3cHaematology Clinical Science & Transfusion Science (2 separate specialisms) LS 63 places over the 7 year contract One provider will be appointed to this lot | £1,592,363 |
| 4a | Lot 4aMicrobiology and Virology( two separate HSST specialisms) LS 103 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers may be appointed to this lot. | £2,603,387 |
| 5a | Lot 5aAudiological 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. | £7,090,105 |
| 6a | Lot 6aGastrointestinal 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 | £2,654,050 |
| 6b | Lot 6bCardiac Science Non LS Vascular Science Non LS 175 places over the 7 year contract Up to two providers will be appointed to this lot | £6,635,125 |