AwardedAwarded 27 August 2026
Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England awarded training and education work to NHS Professionals Limited on 27 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £4,800,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 42 months with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
NHS England ran an Open Procurement Process for the Delivery of the Return to Practice Test of Competence Preparation Programme.
The maximum end date of any agreement will be 31/3/2030. The initial term of the agreement will be for 2 years.
The maximum value of any awarded agreement will be £4,800,000 exc. VAT.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions was 31st July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Professionals Limited 2 bids received | £4,800,000 | Awarded 27 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 058363-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062360-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062375-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082127-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 058363-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 June 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.