Open tenders / Training & education
Open tender · Notice 104917-2026
National Education and Training for NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression - Core
- Value
- £125.3m
- Closes
- 7 Dec 2026 (29 days)
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 39
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030
In plain English
NHS England wants partner organisations to provide training places for NHS Talking Therapies (anxiety and depression services), with 39 lots, some split by geographic area. The initial term is three years from 1 April 2027, with an optional 12-month extension and a further 12 months for learners to finish, worth up to £125,264,012 excluding VAT in total.
Good fit for: Universities, colleges and established training providers that already deliver psychological therapy or mental health training.
- Bids close at noon on 7 December 2026, no late entries
Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Bids and questions only through the NHS online portal
All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only.
- Paid per learner, with numbers checked quarterly
Active learner numbers will be verified quarterly through the National School of Healthcare Science to support accurate payment.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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.…
Getting the documents
health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 4 Nov 2026.
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