Tender

Individual Employer Development Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

23 Aug 2021 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking to commission the "Individual Employer Development Programme," aimed at providing grant funding for training access to user-led organisations and individual employers of personal assistants. This procurement falls within the health services industry and is located in Leeds, England. The tender period will close on 3rd September 2021, with a contract period running from 20th September 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method is classified as a limited process, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a total funding amount of £110,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in personal development training services. Businesses with a proven track record in grant disbursement and training organisation will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The requirement for effective outreach and support to applicants also opens avenues for partnerships with organisations adept in community engagement and capacity building.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Employer Development Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to commission an organisation with a national footprint to disburse grant funding to user led organisations and to individual personal health budget employers of personal assistants (PAs) for the purposes of enabling them to access training for themselves and/or their personal assistants. This will require working at speed to advertise the availability of the fund through established networks and channels, issuing guidance and an application form, and selecting individuals and organisations who can receive the funding. Individual applicants may require significant support to apply and receive the funding. They may also require support in relation to arrangements to attend training including for example the need to arrange backfill for PAs attending training. Follow up to ensure that funding is used in accordance with terms and conditions and to monitor outcomes is required. Quarterly reporting to NHSE on numbers of grants made, learning outcomes and spend is required. Please apply here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25a0e84-5b59-4fa8-b9a5-a6ee9b4f77d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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