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RCP Gender Identity Healthcare Credentials 2025/26

NHS ENGLAND

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, NHS England, a central government authority located in London, has completed a contract titled "RCP Gender Identity Healthcare Credentials 2025/26". The contract, categorised under the services industry, specifically focuses on delivering educational and training services related to gender identity healthcare credentials. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically described as "Below threshold - without competition", and falls under the "lightTouch" special regime. The contract, valued at £160,000, was signed on 30th September 2025 and is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare education and training, particularly those with a focus on gender identity and dysphoria. Large-scale organisations like the Royal College of Physicians, which has been appointed as the supplier, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Enterprises with robust expertise in developing healthcare credentials and teaching materials could leverage such procurement processes to expand their market presence, build strategic partnerships, and enhance specialist services within the healthcare sector. Given the specific nature of the services required, there is potential for innovation and expert input, which can further drive business growth and sector advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCP Gender Identity Healthcare Credentials 2025/26

Notice Description

The RCP has been commissioned to deliver a suite of Gender Identity Healthcare Credentials for NHS clinicians who wish to specialise in Gender Dysphoria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069291-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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