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Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

NHS England

LOCATION

East of England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£187,200

DEADLINE

February 03, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

002530-2026

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Original Tender Description

NHS England wish procure a supplier of Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course for EoE GP registrars to support their preparation for the Simulated Consultation Assessment which is one of the Royal College of General Practitioners licencing exams. Contract length is 12 months, with two optional 12 month extensions. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £156,000 ex VAT for 36 months in total. 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
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements (e.g., certifications, registrations) are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The supplier must be capable of providing a Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course.
  • The course must be designed for EoE GP registrars.
  • The course must support registrars' preparation for the Royal College of General Practitioners' SCA licensing exam.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must not exceed the maximum financial envelope of £156,000 ex VAT for the total potential 36-month contract duration (initial 12 months plus two optional 12-month extensions).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All bids and clarification questions must be submitted via the NHSE e-tendering portal at https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects.
  • Bidders must register on the e-tendering portal (registration is free of charge).
  • Submissions must be received by 3rd February 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).
  • Submissions must be made in good time prior to the deadline; late submissions will not be accepted.
  • All communications regarding the tender must be channelled through the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal.
  • Direct communication with the Contracting Authority outside the e-tendering portal is not permitted unless expressly permitted within the ITQ.
  • The submission must be a completed ITQ submission.

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Summary:
NHS England seeks a supplier for a Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) Preparation Course for GP registrars, with a 12-month contract (plus two 12-month extensions) and a maximum budget of £156,000, with submissions due by 3rd February 2026.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides clear service requirements and utilizes an e-procurement portal, but significantly lacks explicit evaluation criteria, eligibility, and mandatory exclusion grounds, impacting transparency and fairness. While practical in its submission process, the overall documentation quality is hampered by these critical omissions.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly. The 16-day submission period from today's date is reasonable for a below-threshold tender. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria in the provided information presents a legal risk regarding transparency and equal treatment.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Clarity60/100

The description of the required service, target audience, and financial envelope is clear. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity issue, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed. The lack of explicit eligibility and exclusion grounds also reduces overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, description, and financial details are present. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of evaluation criteria, explicit eligibility, and mandatory exclusion grounds. Additionally, only one of the four listed documents was provided for analysis, suggesting further critical information might be missing from this overview. There is a minor discrepancy in the stated contract duration.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Fairness55/100

The tender promotes fairness by disclosing the estimated value and enabling e-procurement with free registration and a dedicated portal for communication. The requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria severely undermines fairness, as bidders cannot objectively understand the basis for award decisions.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality85/100

The tender is practical, clearly supporting electronic submission via a dedicated e-tendering portal with a provided URL. The contract start date and financing information are available, and the duration is clearly specified in the description, despite a minor field discrepancy. The automated check's 'No e-submission' flag is incorrect based on the tender description.

Minor discrepancy in contract duration field vs. description
Data Consistency80/100

Key fields are mostly populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logical. The main inconsistency is the 'Contract Duration' field (13 months) versus the description (12 months + two 12-month extensions, totaling 36 months), though the description clarifies the intent. 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are not specified.

Minor discrepancy in contract duration field vs. description
"Liable Person" not specified
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any specific criteria related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement criteria mentioned
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear description of the required service and target audience
Utilizes an e-tendering portal for submissions and communications, promoting accessibility
Estimated value and contract duration (as clarified in description) are transparently provided
CPV code and procedure type are clearly defined

Concerns

Complete absence of specified evaluation criteria, severely impacting fairness and clarity
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements
Only a summary of one document provided for analysis, indicating potential lack of full tender documentation for review
No integration of sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria

Recommendations

1. Explicitly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements in the tender documentation.
3. Ensure all relevant tender documents are accessible and fully summarized for complete understanding of the procurement requirements.

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