# DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research \(NIHR\): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 6

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DHSC.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DHSC](/buyers/dhsc/contract-awards)
- Supplier: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- Award value: £90,778,440
- Tender value: £41,369,111
- Award date: 21 July 2026
- Published: 13 August 2026
- Contract start: 20 July 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2032
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a90f2356-8995-4733-8c05-52eaaf19133d-910575
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-606ea918-2304-4189-b4a1-f156795d908a

## Description

Lot 6, Research Commissioning for Career Development and Capacity Building, is responsible for developing the current and future health and care research workforce through the commissioning and management of NIHR training, fellowship and career development programmes\. It builds research capacity and capability across professions, disciplines and care settings by providing structured career pathways, skills development and leadership opportunities, ensuring that NIHR has a diverse, highly skilled workforce capable of delivering high-quality research and driving innovation across the health and care system\. There are options to extend the contract by up to 4 years\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90f2356-8995-4733-8c05-52eaaf19133d-910575)