Planning

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 09:33

Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 09:33

Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 09:31

Planning

14 Sep 2021 at 12:24

Planning

08 Sep 2021 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme procurement process is being managed by Health Education England (HEE) in the UK. This initiative is in the planning stage, with a tender titled "Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme" aimed at enhancing course capacity for a three-year training programme that will commence in September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, intending to ensure a consistent national approach to clinical psychology training. Key dates include a future notice expected by 31 October 2021 and a contract period running from 1 April 2023 to 31 August 2026, covering delivery across England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for education and training service providers, particularly those specialising in psychology and related fields. Businesses that can deliver high-quality training programmes and meet the stringent requirements of HEE will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement is likely to attract larger training providers, but smaller firms with innovative approaches or niche expertise in clinical education may also find a place in this expanded framework aimed at supporting the growth of the psychological professions workforce as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan.

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Notice Title

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme

Notice Description

In August 2021, HEE announced a tender exercise for the three-year Clinical Psychology Doctorate training programme. This is vital for two reasons: to enable sufficient course capacity to continue our programme of expansion, and to ensure a consistent national approach. After further discussions and engagement with potential bidders, and NHS England and Improvement colleagues, HEE will be extending the procurement process. This means the procurement will now be for all provision from September 2023 entry, and will not include 2022 entry. This decision to extend the process was made following feedback received at the market engagement events, to safeguard continuity of provision for September 2022. This is essential to support the unprecedented expansion of the psychological professions workforce by approximately 10,500 posts by 2024 to meet commitments set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. The procurement exercise will continue to proceed at pace. The launch of the specifications and the bid submission dates for the programme will now happen at a slightly later date, which we hope will allow more time for submissions and for mobilisation once contracts are awarded. It will also provide bidders with additional lead time to prepare competitive high-quality bids. HEE will widely communicate the new timeline of dates for both programmes once confirmed by the end of October 2021. We would like to thank interested parties and potential bidders for their engagement and efforts in this tendering exercise so far. We look forward to our continued work with all to support the delivery of excellent healthcare to the public across England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d3d8837-f893-4a0b-8e27-50e638e9062a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4505ad-1e9c-4d22-8042-9a303cd99799
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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