Planning

DHSC : Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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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 engaging in a preliminary market engagement as part of a planned procurement process titled "DHSC: Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme". This initiative falls under the healthcare service sector, specifically focusing on specialist training and medical education services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key activities such as a Preliminary Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams scheduled for 13th January 2026. The event aims to gather insights from potential providers and is part of the preparation for a formal procurement expected to commence in February 2026. Located in London, the DHSC is seeking feedback from interested parties, and the entire process is governed under the UKPGA legal framework. The initial contract period is projected to start on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors specialising in health training services. Companies with expertise in providing tailored support for specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) will find this tender particularly relevant. The total contract value is anticipated to be £145,000, with an extension option potentially increasing the contract's worth to £242,000. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their service offerings within the sector and establish long-term partnerships with the Department of Health & Social Care. This market engagement is an excellent opportunity for firms looking to influence the procurement strategy and demonstrate their capabilities to a central government body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC : Global & Public Health: National SRbPA Support Scheme

Notice Description

DHSC are seeking to test the market, and are intending to use this market engagement to engage further with potential providers to understand capabilities. At a minimum, we expect that supplier's will be able to: Provide tailored expert 1:1 support to high potential candidates in completing the specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) route by providing feedback on the pre-application and portfolio commentaries, including fulfilling UKPHR's mandatory knowledge and 'show-hows' . The prospective contract is proposed to have an initial term of three years, with a total value of PS145,000. Following the completion of this initial period, DHSC retains the right to further extend the contract for a subsequent two-year period. Any decision to exercise this further extension would be contingent upon securing additional governance approvals and confirmation of the necessary budget. The approximate value of this extension period is PS97,000.

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/084242-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Sinead Cairns
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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