Engagement Session: NHS England – Workforce, Training and Education (WTE)

Description

NHS England’s Workforce, Training and Education (WTE) Directorate is inviting suppliers from across the education and training sector who currently work with, or are interested in working with, NHS training programmes to attend an upcoming supplier engagement session. Purpose of the session This session will provide suppliers with early insight into the strategic priorities, future direction, and planned activity of the WTE Directorate. It will also offer an opportunity to improve understanding of how NHS England approaches commercial engagement and how suppliers can best position themselves for future opportunities. What suppliers can expect Attendees will hear directly from colleagues across WTE and commercial teams on: • The pipeline of planned activity and forthcoming procurement across workforce education and training • Strategic priorities and direction of the WTE Directorate • How WTE is shaping and delivering education and training to support the NHS workforce • Commercial practices and expectations, including key principles that underpin NHS England procurement • Practical guidance on how suppliers can monitor opportunities and set themselves up for success There will also be opportunities for questions and discussion to support shared understanding and transparency. It is anticipated that this session will be held online on May 6th 2026 (time TBC). Details will be shared with registered suppliers closer to the time.