Tender

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is calling for suppliers to engage in the "Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform" project. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting development consultancy services. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procedure (above threshold) as the chosen procurement method. The project location is in England, centred in Leeds (postal code LS1 4AP). The total contract value is £391,500, and procurement submissions are due by 11th September 2024. The contract, starting on 31st October 2024, will run until 30th April 2026, with an optional one-year extension based solely on time.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in workforce reform and educational consultancy. Firms capable of collaborating effectively with the College of ODP and demonstrating significant progress in the first year stand to benefit the most, given the structured payment schedule. The procurement’s clear and defined parameters favour well-established service providers over SMEs or VCSEs, providing a competitive edge to experienced companies in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform

Notice Description

NHS England seeks to appoint a supplier to deliver the terms of ODP workforce reform specification. The supplier will work closely with College of ODP, that will maximise the opportunity of successful contract delivery. Contract length is 18 Months with the option to extend for one 1-year period which is time based only. The total value available for this contract is PS391,500 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates), with 75% being paid in financial year 2024/2025 and 25% being paid, subject to satisfactory progress as agreed with NHS England Workforce Training & Education Directorate in the 2025/2026 financial year. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th September 2024. This tender is an updated re-issue of C296502 that was published earlier this year but closed early before bidding started. 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 ITT. 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 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b78e8e2-f2cb-4622-83ba-c2a8901ae238
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jessica Nerlich
Contact Email
jessica.nerlich@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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