Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b9c6Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£4.8m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

02 Jul 2026

Deadline 31 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2028
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical - 60%60% Technicalquality60.00%
Social Value - 10%10% Social Valuequality10.00%
Commercial - 30%30% Commercialcost30.00%

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