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title: "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Exam Support for GP Resident Doctors EM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0db"
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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-06c0db

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## Summary

NHS England seeks to engage suitable suppliers for a project titled "Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Exam Support for GP Resident Doctors EM," under the industry category of Education and Training Services. This procurement is managed through an open process and aligns with a light-touch regime, focusing on below-threshold open competition. The buying organisation is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and the contract pertains to the East Midlands region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a critical deadline for ITQ submissions on 22nd July 2026 at 12:00 pm. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and continue until 1st October 2028, with an optional extension available for an additional 12 months until 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in designing and delivering exam preparation courses. SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement process supports their involvement. The total available funding is £157,500, with a competitive assessment criteria prioritising technical capability (60%), social value (10%), and cost efficiency (30%). Businesses capable of innovating and tailoring preparation courses for GP registrars stand to gain from this contract, thus fostering business growth and potentially expanding their market presence within the healthcare education sector.

## 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/061556-2026 |
| 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 09:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061556-2026
  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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