Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme
Estimated value
£4.8m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
02 Jul 2026
Description
NHS England is running an Open Procurement Process for the Delivery of the Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme. The maximum end date of any agreement will be 31/3/2030. The initial term of the agreement will be for 2 years. The maximum value of any awarded agreement will be £4,800,000 exc. VAT. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 31st July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. 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 on the 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
Scope
- Reference
- C450792
- Total value
- £4,800,000 excluding VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
The contract may be extended up to 31/03/2030.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 80000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical - 60% | 60% Technical | quality | 60.00% |
| Social Value - 10% | 10% Social Value | quality | 10.00% |
| Commercial - 30% | 30% Commercial | cost | 30.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 20 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 31 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure