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Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course

NHS England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 10:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course," targeting education and training services. This process, classified under the light-touch regime, was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, focusing on the East of England region, specifically for GP registrars. The contract spans an initial 12 months beginning from 24th April 2026, with two optional renewals potentially extending the duration to April 2029. The awarding of this contract to Complete MRCGP was formalised on 23rd April 2026, with the contract estimated to be worth £156,000 excluding VAT, up to a potential total of £187,200 gross across its maximum tenure.

This contract offers meaningful opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with healthcare institutions like NHS England. It underscores a significant market opportunity for businesses specialising in exam preparation courses, enhancing their footprint within public healthcare education. Companies with innovative educational solutions or training methodologies could excel in future procurements of this nature, given the technical demands and focus on social value reflected in the tender criteria. With a comprehensive support mechanism through the specified e-Tendering portal, capable businesses can efficiently navigate the tender submission process to partake in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course

Notice Description

East Of England exam preparation course is for EoE GP registrars to support their preparation for the Simulated Consultation Assessment which is one of the Royal College of General Practitioners licencing exams. not attempting or passing these exams is a common causse for extensions to training which are costly. Contract length is 12 months, with two optional 12 month extensions. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS156,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Complete MRCGP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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