National commission to strengthen PEF role for HCPC returners.
NHS England is commissioning a national project to understand and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) role in supporting HCPC returners. The work involves identifying learning needs and delivering recommendations to improve consistency, quality, and outcomes of return-to-practice experiences across England. The buyer is NHS England, serving the healthcare sector. No specific qualifications or set-asides are mentioned. The scale is national across England, with no contract value or duration specified.