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HCPC Return to Practice

NHS ENGLAND

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23 May 2023 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, NHS England, has awarded a contract for the "HCPC Return to Practice" programme, with Birmingham City University as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single Tender Action. The contract value is £30,240, with a contract period starting on January 2, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2023. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on December 31, 2022. The programme falls under the Education and training services category and is targeted at RtP applicants within England.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses that specialize in education and training services to collaborate with NHS England on innovative RtP programmes. Companies interested in supporting returners to meet HCPC standards can benefit from this contract. The procurement process was conducted using a direct procurement method, providing a clear avenue for interested businesses to engage with NHS England in delivering crucial services in the education sector.

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Notice Title

HCPC Return to Practice

Notice Description

3.1 HEE is seeking to commission up to 2 suppliers, each to deliver an innovative and flexible RtP Programme to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RtP standards. 3.2 The Programme(s) are aimed at RtP applicants who can demonstrate that they satisfy the following eligibility criteria: * All former HCPC registrants who live in England and plan to return to work in England once returned to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register. * Those who have been previously registered with the HCPC or qualified after undertaking a UK HCPC accredited programme but did not initially register with the HCPC within the first five years of qualification. * Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years but have not practised and consider themselves to be 'out of practice'. * Overseas qualified clinicians eligible for HCPC registration residing in England including those with refugee status and 'right to reside'. If trained overseas and never formally registered with the HCPC. Formal registration via the International Registration route is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06cddb28-599b-400e-9ca5-cdfae8b6e25a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ec0600-417e-4c47-9c92-e4269e59dc49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Philip Scott
Contact Email
philip.scott@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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