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Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation Courses 2026/27
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £105,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Exam preparation course for East of England GP Registrars preparing for one of the Royal College of GPs licencing exams. The courses would be delivered online and cover key theory and techniques needed to perform well in the AKT. It would cover approximately 100 key topics that will feature in the exam as well as offering delegates the opportunity to sit mock tests and receive feedback. This procurement exercise is being conducted as an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) under the following procurement route: Light Touch Regime – Education and Training Services, using CPV code 80000000-4 Contract Start Date: 01/04/2026 Initial Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2027 Extension Option(s): 1+1 Maximum…Read the full description
Exam preparation course for East of England GP Registrars preparing for one of the Royal College of GPs licencing exams. The courses would be delivered online and cover key theory and techniques needed to perform well in the AKT. It would cover approximately 100 key topics that will feature in the exam as well as offering delegates the opportunity to sit mock tests and receive feedback.
This procurement exercise is being conducted as an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) under the following procurement route: Light Touch Regime – Education and Training Services, using CPV code 80000000-4
Contract Start Date: 01/04/2026
Initial Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2027
Extension Option(s): 1+1
Maximum Contract Expiry Date: 31/03/2029
The budget for this contract is £35,000 (exclusive of VAT) per annum.
Maximum contract value of £105,000.00 (exclusive of VAT) including optional extensions.
The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 3rd February 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
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002581-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 002581-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.