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24 Jul 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a procurement process for "Exam Support Packages for EoE GP Registrars," a contract focusing on education and training services. The contract, awarded to Egton Medical Information Systems Limited (EMIS) trading as Optum, is part of a short-term measure under the Education and Training Light Touch Regime. The process was handled without competition below the threshold, aiming to ensure continuity while a broader procurement is prepared by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Located in London, with the buyer and supplier based in different parts of the UK, the contract commenced on 2nd September 2026 and is scheduled to run until 1st September 2027.

This opportunity primarily serves providers in the education and training sector, specifically those with expertise in exam preparation resources. The contract, valued at £72,673.20 (excluding VAT), offers businesses engaged in developing educational tools and resources the chance to collaborate with a key public authority - NHS England. Although this contract is concluded, similar opportunities may arise as the healthcare sector continues to procure services aligned with educational and professional development needs. Companies specialising in educational solutions and with the capacity for rapid deployment would find such engagements particularly beneficial for growth and meaningful collaboration with the NHS.

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Notice Title

Exam Support Packages for EoE GP Registrars

Notice Description

Sub-Threshold direct award under the Education and Training Light Touch Regime. This is a 12-month contract to provide GP trainees with access to the AKT Toolkit, an exam preparation resource linked to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) e-portfolio, supporting exam readiness through practice questions and personalised learning insights. This is a short-term contract to maintain service continuity pending the RCGP-led national procurement expected next year. These services are being put in place as a short-term measure to avoid duplication of effort, ahead of a wider procurement. These services are categorised as education and training services (CPV Code: 800000000) which are subject to the light touch regime (LTR). The LTR has a current threshold of PS663K (inc VAT) and this contract value is therefore sub-threshold. The proposed supplier is Egton Medical Information Systems Limited (EMIS) (Trading as Optum). The contract will be on standard NHS Terms and conditions for the provision of service (PO varient).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070485-2026
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
£72,673 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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

EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (EMIS) (TRADING AS OPTUM

Further Information

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