Scope
Reference
C411485
Description
NHS England wish procure a supplier of Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course for EoE GP registrars to support their preparation for the Simulated Consultation Assessment which is one of the Royal College of General Practitioners licencing exams.
Contract length is 12 months, with two optional 12 month extensions.
The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £156,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total.
The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 3rd February 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.
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 ITQ.
Further information relating to this project can be found at 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
Total value (estimated)
- £156,000 excluding VAT
- £187,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 1 March 2027
- Possible extension to 1 March 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical 60%
Social Value 10%
Commercial 10%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government