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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 1 October 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.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Following an open procedure procurement process NHS England has awarded a contract to NHS Professionals for 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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
NHS Professionals Limited
2 bids received
£4,800,000
2 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
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

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 058363-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 062360-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 062375-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082127-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 096925-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 096926-2026

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From notice 058363-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 June 2026, last updated 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.