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Procurement for the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (Supported Route)

NHS England

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 20:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 09:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 09:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed a procurement process for the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (Supported Route), which aims to enhance the national recognition and quality assurance of advanced practitioners. The contract was awarded to The Academy for Healthcare Science Limited, an SME based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The procurement, classified under the services category, used an open procedure, ensuring a transparent selection process. The procurement process initiated in April 2026, progressed through various stages, and culminated in the award on 15th June 2026. The contract begins on 3rd July 2026 and is initially set for two years with a possible extension, making it potentially a three-year engagement. This project, with a gross value of £720,000, will cover significant areas like ePortfolio development, reviewer infrastructure, and digital badge management, supporting the Centre's operations in London.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in process outsourcing, professional education, digital platforms, and quality assurance services. SMEs and third-sector organisations, especially those that offer business and management consultancy services, are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio in the healthcare sector. With a focus on scalability and efficiency, it allows businesses to contribute their operational, academic, and technical expertise to support NHS England in meeting the increasing demands of healthcare service delivery. This contract aligns well with firms aiming to expand their presence in the healthcare and education sectors through innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (Supported Route)

Notice Description

The commissioning of Process Outsourcing Services for the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (Supported) Route. The Centre for Advancing Practice is commissioning external support to ensure the continued delivery, quality, and scalability of its national recognition and quality assurance functions for advanced practitioners. Increasing demand, alongside internal workforce constraints, requires a supplier to provide additional operational, academic, and technical capacity across three core areas: * The ePortfolio (Supported) Route * Reviewer and expert infrastructure * Implementation and ongoing management of digital badges

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The total contract term shall be 24 months, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (maximum potential duration: 36 months).

Planning Information

NHS England is hosting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event for prospective providers interested in delivering process outsourcing services for the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (Supported) Route. The event will provide: • An overview of the proposed service model • NHS England’s requirements and desired outcomes • An outline of the anticipated procurement approach and timescales • An opportunity for participants to provide feedback on NHS England’s assumptions and intended outcomes. Event Details • Date: Thursday 23 April 2026 • Time: 10:00am – 11:00am • Format: Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Registration and Participation This is a free and open event available to all prospective service providers. Organisations wishing to attend must register via the following https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52720a23-d190-4d2a-8125-6e83dd69c23f@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3 . Full joining details will be issued to registered attendees only. • Registration deadline: Wednesday 22 April 2026 Each organisation may nominate up to two attendees. When registering, please include: • Names and job titles of attendees • A brief summary of your organisation’s technical capability • Relevant experience in delivering analogous outsourced services (e.g. professional education services, portfolio assessment, digital platforms, quality assurance, or credentialing services) Request for Information (RFI) As part of this market engagement, interested suppliers are also required to complete the attached Request for Information (RFI) and submit it via the portal by: • Friday 24 April 2026 The proposed contract duration is three years (an initial two‑year term with the option to extend for one year). The contract value is up to £900,000 (exclusive of VAT) over the full term. Anticipated service commencement: July 2026. This market engagement is conducted solely to inform NHS England’s decision making process and does not commit NHS England to proceeding with a procurement. Should NHS England decide to proceed, a separate Contract Notice will be published. Participation in this PME is not mandatory to participate in any future procurement, and organisations that do not engage at this stage will not be disadvantaged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Academy for Healthcare Science Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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