Tender

Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - NHSE

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender issued by NHS England for a Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners. The programme aims to provide innovative and flexible learning support to individuals looking to return to practice in England. The contract period spans four years, with a maximum budget of £800,000. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 24th November 2023 at 12:00pm (midday).

This tender by NHS England offers an opportunity for education and training service providers to deliver a VLP for HCPC Returners. Businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly in healthcare professions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, NHS England, seeks up to two providers to deliver the programme, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to the professional development of returners in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - NHSE

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender for the Provision of Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). NHSE is seeking to commission up to two (2) providers to deliver an innovative and flexible VLP to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RTP standards. The Programme is aimed at RTP applicants who can demonstrate that they satisfy the following: * 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 gained a UK HCPC approved programme more than 5 years ago and have never been registered and never practised. * Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years but have not practised and consider themselves to be out of practice A range of targeted interventions/support packages specifically designed to motivate, support, and build the confidence of the returner as they return to practice and proactively encourage them to develop their own lifelong learning. And support this through innovative use of different learning methods and techniques including simulated 'clinical' experience via virtual/remote learning environments or equivalent to optimise the learning experience. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS800,000 (PS100,000 ex vat per year per provider) exclusive of Vat. The contract period will be for four (4) years, with no option to extend. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 24th November 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). 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. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: (Project C220103) https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc63764-8395-4eca-babb-2a005b55f242
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

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
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2028 4-5 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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