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GIM (General Internal Medicine Contract)

NHS ENGLAND

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26 May 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "GIM (General Internal Medicine Contract)" to the Royal College of Physicians for the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of a General Internal Medicine Teaching programme. Located in London, NHS England operates under the classification of a public authority within the central government and conducted this procurement using a direct method, classified under the 'lightTouch' special regime, which was placed below the competition threshold. The process was devoid of competitive bidding, concluding in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 31st March 2026. The contract is active from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £92,700, excluding VAT.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services within the healthcare industry, particularly those capable of catering to higher specialty trainees. Although the contract was awarded directly, the opportunity aligns with businesses that have a strategic interest in partnership models with public health entities. Companies looking to expand in healthcare education may consider maintaining relationships and demonstrating competency in similar contracts to position themselves for future opportunities with NHS England or similar public institutions.

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Notice Title

GIM (General Internal Medicine Contract)

Notice Description

The Royal College of Physicians will co-ordinate, delver and evaluate the mandatory General Internal Medicine (GIM) Teaching programme for all Higher Speciality Trainees within NHS England. Actual Signature Date - 21/05/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048524-2026
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
£92,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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 PHYSICIANS

Further Information

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