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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located in London, UK, is inviting tenders for the "Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice." This procurement, under the industry category of research services, is at the tender stage with a focus on strengthening the Practice Education Facilitator role for HCPC returners. Potential bidders should note that the procurement is open and competitive, with a budget of £20,000, although the gross amount is £25,000. Interested parties should submit their tenders via the Atamis portal by 5th August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 29th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the suitability criteria. The award criteria focus heavily on technical proficiency (60%), alongside commercial aspects (30%) and social value (10%), making it ideal for organisations with expertise in research services related to healthcare practice education. Engaging in this tender could enhance exposure and establish a working relationship with NHS England, a central government authority, thus opening avenues for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice

Notice Description

A national commission to understand and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) role in supporting HCPC returners, identifying learning needs and delivering recommendations to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes of return-to-practice experiences across England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069129-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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