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RCGP - Veteran Friendly GP accreditations

NHS ENGLAND

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11 Mar 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is overseeing a procurement process titled "RCGP - Veteran Friendly GP accreditations," focusing on education and training services within the healthcare sector. This initiative, located in London, falls under the category of public authority central government. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender being awarded to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) as the supplier. The contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 30th November 2025 and is set to run from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2027. This direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition, aims to ensure that GP practices can continue to seek accreditation, aligning with statutory duties under the Armed Forces Act 2006.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational and training services to enhance their growth by contributing to the upkeep of GP accreditations. Large-scale enterprises and entities experienced in delivering high-quality educational materials stand well-positioned to support this initiative, benefiting from collaboration with the NHS and meeting compliance needs under the Armed Forces Covenant. Although the procurement method was direct and without competition, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses familiar with the healthcare sector, particularly those able to support statutory and compliance outcomes effectively.

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Notice Title

RCGP - Veteran Friendly GP accreditations

Notice Description

The RCGP will continue to operate the programme in a maintenance phase to ensure that any practice that seeks accreditation can be accredited and that training and educational materials remain current, meeting the needs of GPs. The scheme assists General Practice and the NHS to demonstrate and evidence compliance with the Armed Forces Covenant as part of statutory duties under the Armed Forces Act 2006.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021640-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (RCGP

Further Information

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