---
title: "The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-22"
---

# The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c8

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## Summary

NHS England, located in London, UK, is inviting tenders for the "Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice." This procurement, under the industry category of research services, is at the tender stage with a focus on strengthening the Practice Education Facilitator role for HCPC returners. Potential bidders should note that the procurement is open and competitive, with a budget of £20,000, although the gross amount is £25,000. Interested parties should submit their tenders via the Atamis portal by 5th August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 29th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the suitability criteria. The award criteria focus heavily on technical proficiency (60%), alongside commercial aspects (30%) and social value (10%), making it ideal for organisations with expertise in research services related to healthcare practice education. Engaging in this tender could enhance exposure and establish a working relationship with NHS England, a central government authority, thus opening avenues for future collaborations.

## Notice

A national commission to understand and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) role in supporting HCPC returners, identifying learning needs and delivering recommendations to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes of return-to-practice experiences across England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069129-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 11:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069129-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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