Tender

DHSC : Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme (Specialist Registration by Portfolio Assessment)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 15:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 11:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is actively seeking specialist support at a national level to aid candidates in achieving specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) in public health. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, is titled "Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme," with the buyer based in London, United Kingdom. It falls under the services category, specifically targeting specialist training, medical education, and health training services. The contract is intended for an initial three-year term beginning on 18th May 2026, with potential for a two-year extension. Interested suppliers are invited to submit tenders by 23rd April 2026, while enquiries can be made until 9th April 2026 via the Atamis eSourcing portal.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in training and education in public health. Businesses capable of providing specialised 1:1 support and having experience as SRbPA assessors or moderators will be well-suited to compete. This project promises not only to increase equity of access to registration support but also to enhance the success rate of specialist registrations, potentially leading to further opportunities for training providers in the healthcare sector. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term business growth and solidify a company's presence in the public health education domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC : Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme (Specialist Registration by Portfolio Assessment)

Notice Description

DHSC are seeking to procure specialist support at a national level for two cohorts of up to 25 candidates or up to 50 candidates over the three years of the programme, each working towards specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) for public health. The core aims of the programme should be to: a. increase equity of access across England to pre-application and portfolio writing support; b. increase the number of successful pre applications and specialist registrations; c. and provide suitable candidates with support around the process of SRbPA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority may extend the contract up to a period of 2 years (3+2) The conditions of the contract shall apply throughout any such extended period and is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension (3+2)

Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is optional. The purpose is to advise suppliers of the forthcoming Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) procurement exercise that is expected to be launched February 2026. The aim is to seek feedback from potential bidders and existing providers that may inform the final approach to the procurement. The Preliminary Market Engagement Event will be held via Microsoft Teams between 10:00 - 12:00 on Tuesday 13th January 2026. We will then be seeking feedback via a Q&A doc which will be issued following the live PME. If you are interested in this opportunity please email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk referencing 'W213158 National SRbPA Support Scheme' as the subject title. If your organisation is unable to attend the PME event, we would nevertheless welcome any feedback which you may wish to provide. Please be assured that non-attendance at the event does not affect your eligibility to participate in future procurement opportunities related to this PME. Your input is valued and you remain eligible to bid for subsequent procurements associated with this engagement. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a call for competition and DHSC are under no obligation to proceed with any formal procurement procedure. The market engagement exercise is being used as an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027441-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£151,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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