Award

Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 08:47

Award Notice
Award

07 Apr 2025 at 10:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves NHS England commissioning the "Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme" in the Education and Training Services category. This programme, located in England, aims to support healthcare professionals returning to practice. The procurement process is in the award stage with the award published on 14 April 2025, having commenced on 27 February 2025. NHS England has awarded the contract to NHS Professionals Limited, valued at £140,000, with a contract period starting on 2 April 2025 and ending on 2 April 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those experienced in healthcare competencies. Large enterprises, given the specific suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs, will have the competitive edge to deliver high-quality training programmes under this contract. Companies with a solid track record in healthcare professional training stand to benefit from engaging with NHS England through this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme

Notice Description

Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05f7f812-d7c6-4316-9280-6ec1d9a74ba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26841d81-7ff5-4052-b0b3-94efaf843925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

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