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title: "Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme"
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published: "2025-04-14"
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# Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05f7f812-d7c6-4316-9280-6ec1d9a74ba8

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves NHS England commissioning the "Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme" in the Education and Training Services category. This programme, located in England, aims to support healthcare professionals returning to practice. The procurement process is in the award stage with the award published on 14 April 2025, having commenced on 27 February 2025. NHS England has awarded the contract to NHS Professionals Limited, valued at £140,000, with a contract period starting on 2 April 2025 and ending on 2 April 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those experienced in healthcare competencies. Large enterprises, given the specific suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs, will have the competitive edge to deliver high-quality training programmes under this contract. Companies with a solid track record in healthcare professional training stand to benefit from engaging with NHS England through this procurement.

## Notice

Return to Practice Test of Competence Residential Preparation Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26841d81-7ff5-4052-b0b3-94efaf843925 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26841d81-7ff5-4052-b0b3-94efaf843925
- 7 Apr 2025 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b1f9f-23d4-4c9e-a96c-682cfa5a78cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26841d81-7ff5-4052-b0b3-94efaf843925
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873b1f9f-23d4-4c9e-a96c-682cfa5a78cd
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef2517bf-fb12-41a5-b2ff-765053abfe2b
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