Estimated Value
Up to £533,409
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Due to delays arising from administrative and operational circumstances, NHS England awarded this contract to UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) commencing 25/07/2025. The contract will focus on increasing the number of applicants to Nursing and Midwifery clinical programmes.
Awarded to UCAS as the Government's appointed provider for University and College admissions. UCAS’s unique capabilities in real-time data insights and targeted student engagement provide an opportunity to attract diverse talent, including those pursuing apprenticeships and non-traditional career pathways.
This approach also aligns with the government’s five missions, particularly: 1. Kickstarting Economic Growth: By supporting recruitment in underserved areas, the partnership fosters local economic development through high-value career opportunities. 2.
Key dates
- Commences
- 25/07/2025
Submission
NHS England will submit the UK07 notice at the earliest opportunity afforded by the e-notification systems.
Additional details
Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity: Emphasising apprenticeships and alternative career pathways ensures equitable access to NHS careers for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. 3. Building an NHS Fit for the Future: Modernising student atrraction and recruitment through data-driven, responsive strategies ensures the NHS workforce is prepared to meet future healthcare demands.
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Award Details
UCAS Media Ltd
£576,250
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
£576,250
UCAS Media Limited
£533,409
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Accord UK Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 27 Aug 2026ends 31 Jan 2029£2bn
total awarded
- 2
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
7 contracts wonlatest 22 Sept 2026£780m
total awarded
- 3
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
7 contracts wonlatest 22 Sept 2026£794m
total awarded
- 4
MILPHARM LIMITED
7 contracts wonlatest 27 Aug 2026ends 31 May 2030£1bn
total awarded
- 5
TEVA UK LIMITED
7 contracts wonlatest 27 Aug 2026ends 31 May 2030£2bn
total awarded
Accord UK Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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NHS EnglandKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
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Notice type
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