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
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government