Tender

Grant for NHS Apprenticeships Senior Leadership Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Sep 2019 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2019 at 12:13

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Sep 2019 at 11:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a tender for the project titled "Grant for NHS Apprenticeships Senior Leadership Engagement". This contract, classified under education and training services, is set to engage the NHS Trusts and Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships in England, with an emphasis on increasing apprenticeship opportunities. The procurement process is currently in the active phase, with a deadline for bids on 9 October 2019 at 17:00 BST. The contract period will commence on 4 November 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2020, with a total value of £147,240. This procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold, allowing broad access for potential bidders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for not-for-profit organisations, particularly those with experience in managing apprenticeships and engaging with the NHS, to secure funding for impactful projects. Businesses that understand the apprenticeship landscape and have a track record of collaboration with senior NHS leaders will be especially well-suited to participate. Successfully engaging with NHS Trusts not only aligns with broader government educational objectives but also positions bidders as key players in fostering workforce development and social mobility within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant for NHS Apprenticeships Senior Leadership Engagement

Notice Description

Apprenticeships are a key feature of the Government's educational policy, with specific ambitions to increase apprenticeships within the NHS. The Apprenticeship Benefits Realisation Strategy includes objectives to: * meet the skills needs of employers; * create progression for apprentices; * widen participation and social mobility; and * create more quality apprenticeships. To deliver these benefits within the NHS, Trusts and Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) need support to become informed apprenticeship customers and to develop apprenticeship strategies that meet the needs of their workforce strategies. If the NHS were treated as a single employer, it would be the biggest employer in England. It is a major contributor to both the apprenticeship levy and public sector apprenticeship target. It is expected to deliver over a third of all public sector apprenticeships. The NHS has an estimated annual public sector target of around 28,000 new apprentice starts. The ESFA is looking to award a grant to a delivery organisation who will engage with senior leaders within NHS Trusts and STP's. In particular we are looking for the following outcomes to be achieved: * Engage senior leaders within NHS Trusts, e.g. Finance Directors, HR Directors and Chief Executives * Secure their active support as apprenticeship champions within their organisations, ensuring operational staff have the necessary leadership and resources. * 'Open doors' for our account managers to reach decision-makers. The successful bidding organisation will need to be able to demonstrate that they are a not-for-profit (e.g. voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations), impartial organisation, with national reach across England and have: o an understanding of apprenticeships; o an understanding of and experience with working with the NHS; o proven experience of senior stakeholder management and influence; and o experience in activities that are aligned with the purpose of the grant. Additional information: The successful bidding organisation will need to be able to demonstrate that they are a not-for-profit (e.g. voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations), impartial organisation, with national reach across England. The Authority will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a supplier in acting on the basis of this notice. The competition is being run via the DfE / ESFA eTendering Portal. Providers interested in applying need to register on the Portal. Providers can access this system at https://education.app.jaggaer.com. When you create your account and log in you should click on: * 'ITT's OPEN TO ALL SUPPLIERS'; * Select 'itt_82 - Grant for NHS Apprenticeships Senior Leader Engagement ; * Select 'Express Interest'. You will then be able to view all of the information and documents relating to the tender. It is important that you read all of the documents thoroughly before responding to the tender exercise. Please note this is the only means where an application can be made for consideration and all communications on this project should now be via online message board attached to the ITT in Jaggaer which is numbered itt_82. The deadline for receiving all bids is 09 Oct 2019, 17:00BST. The Authority reserves the right not to accept bids submitted after this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-224bd27c-1100-4ef0-96b6-30d9cd70fd9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afde45dd-3308-4a90-b17c-b01719d34196
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£147,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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