Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST)

NHS England is re-procuring academic delivery of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme across 13 lots. The contract runs for five years with optional two-year extension, training up to 1,277 learners across life sciences and non-life sciences pathways.

• Closed4 September 2026
• Value£42m
• Per lot£3.2m across 13 lots
• BuyerNHS England
• CategoryEducation & training
• RegionLondon

You'll want to look if you're a university, NHS trust, or training provider with capacity to deliver postgraduate specialist scientist education in either life sciences or non-life sciences disciplines

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