Tender

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation Courses 2026/27

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the provision of online Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation Courses for GP Registrars in the East of England. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is managed via the Light Touch Regime procurement route. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the deadline for submission is 3rd February 2026 at 12:00 pm (midday). The contract is slated to start on 1st April 2026, with an initial expiry date of 31st March 2027, and includes an option for two one-year extensions, potentially extending until 31st March 2029. The procurement process is open, requiring submissions via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and has a budget of £35,000 per annum, with a maximum contract value of £105,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning, educational content creation, or examination preparation services. The project is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The contract requires the delivery of approximately 100 key topics and mock testing for GP Registrars, making it ideal for organisations with expertise in medical education and digital course delivery. Bidders should focus on their technical capability, social value contribution, and commercial viability to successfully compete, with technical aspects being the primary evaluation criterion at 60% of the total score.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation Courses 2026/27

Notice Description

Exam preparation course for East of England GP Registrars preparing for one of the Royal College of GPs licencing exams. The courses would be delivered online and cover key theory and techniques needed to perform well in the AKT. It would cover approximately 100 key topics that will feature in the exam as well as offering delegates the opportunity to sit mock tests and receive feedback. This procurement exercise is being conducted as an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) under the following procurement route: Light Touch Regime - Education and Training Services, using CPV code 80000000-4 Contract Start Date: 01/04/2026 Initial Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2027 Extension Option(s): 1+1 Maximum Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2029 The budget for this contract is PS35,000 (exclusive of VAT) per annum. Maximum contract value of PS105,000.00 (exclusive of VAT) including optional extensions. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 3rd February 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060475
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002581-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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