--- title: "General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-14" --- # General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec05.json) ## Summary NHS England has initiated a procurement process for the "General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route," aimed at providing Level 4 accredited GPA training. This tender falls under the industry category of education and training services, accurately classified under CPV code 80000000. Located in London, the procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th June 2026 at 12:00 pm. The contract will run initially for three years, with potential extensions up to a total of five years, estimated at a maximum value of £13,749,255 (exclusive of VAT). The selected procurement method is an open procedure, facilitating an extensive competitive bidding process, with the award anticipated by 1st July 2026. This tender presents valuable opportunities for a range of businesses, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive educational services, to expand their expertise in the healthcare sector. Companies focusing on learner support and mentorship, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, can significantly benefit by competing for this opportunity. By engaging with NHS England’s accredited GPA training initiative, businesses can establish or strengthen collaborative ties with regional training hubs, potentially enhancing their market position and contributing to the healthcare workforce development. This endeavour not only promises growth potential through service delivery but also aligns businesses with a central government public authority, fostering long-term strategic partnerships. ## Notice Provision of Level 4 accredited GPA training including learner support, mentorship guidance, portfolio assessment, accreditation, quality assurance, reporting, and collaborative working with regional Training Hubs. The estimated value of the Contract(s) over a maximum 5 year term is the maximum expenditure that the Contracting Authority has budgeted for payment under the Contract(s). Including all extensions this is PS13,749,255.00 (Exclusive of VAT). The Awarded Contracts shall be payable based on the volume of activity with a maximum price per learner of PS3,711.00 (Exclusive of VAT). The initial contract term shall be 3 years with the potential for 2 years in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract. The Contracting Authority anticipates that it will enter into a contract with between 1 to 7 providers. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 12th June 2026 at 12:00pm (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. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months each. ### Planning Information Request For Information to collect info about a project to commission a partner to deliver General Practice Assistance Accredited Education Route 2026. To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044518-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,749,255 | | Lots value | £13,749,255 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044518-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 14:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078520-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044518-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078520-2025 1st December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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