---
title: "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060457"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060457

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course," targeting education and training services. This process, classified under the light-touch regime, was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, focusing on the East of England region, specifically for GP registrars. The contract spans an initial 12 months beginning from 24th April 2026, with two optional renewals potentially extending the duration to April 2029. The awarding of this contract to Complete MRCGP was formalised on 23rd April 2026, with the contract estimated to be worth £156,000 excluding VAT, up to a potential total of £187,200 gross across its maximum tenure.

This contract offers meaningful opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with healthcare institutions like NHS England. It underscores a significant market opportunity for businesses specialising in exam preparation courses, enhancing their footprint within public healthcare education. Companies with innovative educational solutions or training methodologies could excel in future procurements of this nature, given the technical demands and focus on social value reflected in the tender criteria. With a comprehensive support mechanism through the specified e-Tendering portal, capable businesses can efficiently navigate the tender submission process to partake in similar opportunities.

## Notice

East Of England exam preparation course is for EoE GP registrars to support their preparation for the Simulated Consultation Assessment which is one of the Royal College of General Practitioners licencing exams. not attempting or passing these exams is a common causse for extensions to training which are costly. Contract length is 12 months, with two optional 12 month extensions. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS156,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | £156,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE MRCGP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036986-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002530-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036986-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002530-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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