Always-on’ partnership with UCAS

Due to delays arising from administrative and operational circumstances, NHS England awarded this contract to UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) commencing 25/07/2025.

The contract will focus on increasing the number of applicants to Nursing and Midwifery clinical programmes.

NHS England will submit the UK07 notice at the earliest opportunity afforded by the e-notification systems.

Awarded to UCAS as the Government's appointed provider for University and College admissions.

UCAS’s unique capabilities in real-time data insights and targeted student engagement provide an opportunity to attract diverse talent, including those pursuing apprenticeships and non-traditional career pathways. This approach also aligns with the government’s five missions, particularly:

1. Kickstarting Economic Growth: By supporting recruitment in underserved areas, the partnership fosters local economic development through high-value career opportunities.

2. Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity: Emphasising apprenticeships and alternative career pathways ensures equitable access to NHS careers for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

3. Building an NHS Fit for the Future: Modernising student atrraction and recruitment through data-driven, responsive strategies ensures the NHS workforce is prepared to meet future healthcare demands.