Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme

NHS England

Published: Jul 2, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.8 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.

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 consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 062375-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS England

NHS England has issued 768 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 48 currently open and 610 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 062375-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,800,000 - £4,800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.