HIV Anti-Stigma Training Programme-HIV Opt out Testing for Blood Borne Viruses programme
NHS England, the national healthcare commissioning and public health body, is seeking a provider to deliver HIV anti-stigma training linked to HIV opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses across 61 NHS trusts. The service is expected to design and deliver training that addresses HIV-related stigma and supports consistent implementation of opt-out testing, with performance assessed against specified requirements and objectives. The initial contract term is 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension, giving a maximum possible duration of 36 months. The financial envelope is up to £600,000 excluding VAT for the initial term and £900,000 excluding VAT if the extension is used. Delivery locations are the 61 participating trusts, although specific regions or individual sites are not stated. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide specialist HIV anti-stigma and blood-borne-virus training services across the NHS trust network.
Buyer: NHS England. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £900k
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: Lambeth
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 1 Jan 2029
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
NHS England is seeking to commission a provider to deliver an anti-stigma programme in 61 trusts. Initial contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for a period of 12 months. Maximum financial envelope for the initial term is £600,000 ex VAT. Total value for the full contract term in extensions is £900,000 ex vat. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 12:00 (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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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £900k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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