---
title: "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Exam Support for GP Resident Doctors EM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0da"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Exam Support for GP Resident Doctors EM

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0da

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting an open procurement process to support GP resident doctors in the East Midlands preparing for the Simulated Consultation Assessment, a licencing exam by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Under the "tender" stage, the procurement categorised under Education and Training Services will run from 1st October 2026 for a period of 24 months, with a potential 12-month extension. The total contract value is £157,500 excluding VAT, with submissions required by 22nd July 2026 at midday. Interested parties must communicate and submit bids via the designated e-Tendering portal before the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those capable of offering specialised exam preparation services. Given the open competition and the light touch regime, smaller enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to apply. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive training solutions can leverage this contract to expand their services within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in healthcare education.

## Notice

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to procure exam preparation course is for East Midlands GP registrars to support their preparation for the Simulated Consultation Assessment which is one of the Royal College of General Practitioners licencing exams. Contract will run for 24 months, with one optional 12 month extensions Total funding available is PS157,5000 ex vat. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 22th July 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 ITQ. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061555-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,500 |
| Lots value | £157,500 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061555-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061555-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender 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

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