Tender

Primary Care Specific Online Courses - NHSE (East of England)

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is offering an opportunity for businesses to engage in a tender for "Primary Care Specific Online Courses" aimed at supporting GP Resident Doctors in the East of England. With a procurement budget of £265,000 excluding VAT, the contract period spans from 2nd December 2026 to 1st December 2028, with potential for a one-year extension. The tender, which is currently active under the industry category of services related to education and training, follows an open competition procurement method tailored for submissions below the threshold. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their ITQ responses by 15th May 2026, midday, with communications directed through the e-Tendering portal as specified. The tender notice was published on 15th April 2026, with interested bidders given access from 16th April 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to develop online courses in the field of primary care. There is a particular emphasis on mental health, cancer care, and health concerns for both men and women. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The selection criteria prioritise technical proficiency, social value, and commercial aspects, making this a favourable chance for businesses that offer innovative content and demonstrate strong value propositions. Engaging in such public sector contracts can facilitate significant business growth through sustained engagement with NHS England, a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Care Specific Online Courses - NHSE (East of England)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are seeking to procure a single supplier to support an educational provision for East of England (EoE) GP Resident Doctors. This would cover common topics in Primary Care mental health, cancer care, men and women's health, and General Practice. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS265,000 Exclusive of Vat for a duration of two (2) years with an optional extension of one (1) year subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for completed ITQ submissions will be 15th May 2026 at 12:00 noon (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 and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. **To Note: This tender opportunity will be accessible to all interested bidders from 16th April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of one (1) year subject to annual review and available budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06838b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034432-2026
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
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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