Planning

Provision of Awareness Training on Autistic Spectrum Conditions in Oxfordshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

25 Jul 2017 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Awareness Training on Autistic Spectrum Conditions in Oxfordshire" is being conducted by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. This initiative falls under the healthcare services category and is located in Oxfordshire, primarily serving the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with the latest relevant date being the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The tendering process is expected to commence in September 2017, leading to a contract start date in January 2018, with an estimated annual value of £20,000 for an initial contract period of two years, subject to renewal for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those focused on healthcare and autism awareness. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering structured training programmes to a variety of sectors—including statutory, voluntary, and private organisations—will find this an advantageous opportunity. Additionally, collaboration with individuals who have Autistic Spectrum Conditions will be essential in developing and providing training, thereby enhancing social value in the training initiatives for organisations such as Thames Valley Police and others in the criminal justice system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Awareness Training on Autistic Spectrum Conditions in Oxfordshire

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on behalf of Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, who are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from providers who have the capability and capacity to: 1. Undertake a contract for the provision of a structured programme of training and learning opportunities for statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations in order to: * improve awareness and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Conditions; * improve the accessibility of mainstream services for people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group expects a minimum of 500 statutory sector staff should receive awareness training per annum, free of charge. 2. Provide training to Thames Valley Police and other providers in the criminal justice system on the Oxfordshire Autism Alert card. As an integral part of its commitment to co-production and in order to deliver additional social value it is expected that people with Autistic Spectrum Condition will be instrumental in the development and provision of training. The associated training programmes will need to be developed as an element of the wider Transforming Care workforce development programme. Any potential procurement that results from this engagement exercise is likely to commence in September 2017, with the new contract due to start January 2018. The contract term is envisaged to be for an initial 2 year period, with the option to renew for a further one year; this is subject to approval and the precise term will be advised at a later date. The contract has an estimated annual value of PS20,000. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond by email to Mark Stanbrook, Lead Senior Procurement Manager at mstanbrook@nhs.net with a brief outline of your experience in this area. Additional information: This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit Oxfordshire CCG or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Oxfordshire CCG will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08a63a30-4ae4-429e-91e7-eadd8a3604f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695dac2a-1709-494c-91c1-85d479745e75
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mark Stanbrook
Contact Email
mstanbrook@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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