The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad)

NHS England
London
Selective procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Delivery of a comprehensive surgical skills training programme for postgraduate medical trainees. The service encompasses the design, management, and facilitation of clinical education modules, ensuring alignment with national surgical curriculum standards and professional development requirements for postgraduate medical staff.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 23 February 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 9 February 2026; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of postgraduate surgical skills training programmes and clinical education services for medical professionals within the healthcare sector.

Category: Education and training services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
23 February 2026
Contract awardedto Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
9 February 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/284225/the-provision-for-surgical-skills-training-post-grad
Buyer reference: CF-3377200D0O000000rwimUAA
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-e46f5370-b536-4e4b-ad4c-bcf508b0fae5
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

NHS England. The Provision for Surgical Skills Training (post grad). Contract award, 23 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/284225/the-provision-for-surgical-skills-training-post-grad (accessed 12 October 2026).