Tender

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation Courses 2026/27

  • NHS England

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002581

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060475

Published 13 January 2026, 11:34am



Scope

Reference

C413655

Description

Exam preparation course for East of England GP Registrars preparing for one of the Royal College of GPs licencing exams. The courses would be delivered online and cover key theory and techniques needed to perform well in the AKT. It would cover approximately 100 key topics that will feature in the exam as well as offering delegates the opportunity to sit mock tests and receive feedback.

This procurement exercise is being conducted as an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) under the following procurement route: Light Touch Regime - Education and Training Services, using CPV code 80000000-4

Contract Start Date: 01/04/2026

Initial Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2027

Extension Option(s): 1+1

Maximum Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2029

The budget for this contract is £35,000 (exclusive of VAT) per annum.

Maximum contract value of £105,000.00 (exclusive of VAT) including optional extensions.

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)

  • £105,000 excluding VAT
  • £126,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2029
  • 3 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

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

Region: UKI45 - Lambeth

Organisation type: Public authority - central government