Step into the NHS - Schools Programme

NHS England
Selective procedure
7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027

A workforce engagement and careers awareness programme designed to support the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. Activities involve promoting NHS career opportunities, challenging misconceptions about working in the NHS, and developing job-seeking skills among young people through classroom-based resources and activities.

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Awarded value: £66k; As published
Published: 2 September 2026
Awarded: 2 September 2026; First In Class Limited
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 6 September 2027

What the contract covers

Dynamic purchasing system call-off

Provision of youth education and workforce engagement services for schools to promote healthcare careers.

Procurement of a workforce engagement and careers awareness programme promoting NHS career opportunities, challenging misconceptions about working in the NHS, and developing job-seeking skills among young people through classroom-based activities

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Dynamic purchasing system call-off
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 80310000

Services in this contract

Careers education, work experience and employability skills for pupils and studentsMain service£63k typicalNHS careers awareness and job-seeking skills programme delivered in classrooms

Lifecycle

Published
2 September 2026
Contract awardedto First In Class Limited
2 September 2026
Contract starts
7 September 2026
Contract ends
6 September 2027

The buyer

NHS England

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The supplier

First In Class Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3863549/step-into-the-nhs-schools-programme
Buyer reference: CF-3670500D0O000000rwimUAA
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-486fb539-6bd6-4e5f-a9e0-c1a9af64671b
Last checked: 4 November 2026

NHS England. Step into the NHS - Schools Programme. Contract award, 2 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3863549/step-into-the-nhs-schools-programme (accessed 4 November 2026).