Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme

NHS England

Published: Oct 14, 2026

Updated: Oct 15, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to NHS Professionals Limited — £4,800,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training and health and medical services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Following an open procedure procurement process NHS England has awarded a contract to NHS Professionals for 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 14, 2026. Last refreshed 20 days ago. Reference: 096926-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS England

NHS England has issued 1,233 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 40 currently open and 927 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

NHS Professionals Limited was awarded the contract for £4,800,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 096926-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to NHS Professionals Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.