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Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2024 at 17:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is inviting tenders for the procurement of Functional Skills Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments, and Exams services. The procurement process involves the provision of clear and reliable assessment tools for Maths/English skills at various levels, along with digitally secure functional skills assessments for approximately 5000 learners. The maximum contract value is £240,000 excluding VAT. The tender deadline is March 20, 2024, and the contract period is from April 22, 2024, to April 21, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold in the education and training services category, with NHS England being the buying organization based in Leeds, England.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing education and training services to cater to the needs of NHS staff in improving functional skills among learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in assessment tools and exam security services are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before the deadline. For further assistance, tenderers can contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams

Notice Description

NHSE currently funds access for health and social care employers to Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment for Functional Skills. This has been vital in unlocking talent pipelines, supporting progression, widening access and routes into apprenticeships. The Long Term Workforce Plan clearly articulates the need to widen entry points and grow apprenticeships. In order to achieve this NHS staff require access to high quality functional skills assessment and learning. There are two elements to this and we therefore are reprocuring the following: Lot 1 - Functional Skills Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment - Clear and reliable Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment for Maths / English (Functional Skills, from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and GCSE) indicating for each individual tested, their functioning level and clearly identifying the topic areas of strength and weakness within Maths and English. This Diagnostic assessment result which will signpost learners to an Individual Learning Plan which is technically able to speak to internal resources and external courses and modules to teach people topics to improve their areas of weakness. Lot 2 - Functional Skills Exams - 100% digitally secure functional skills' assessments for approx. 5000 learners over the course of the contract. The maximum value of contract(s) awarded through this procurement activity to cover both requirements is PS240,000 exc. VAT. 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c8225d-7b2f-4eb5-aa25-d219b33c0c4c
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
SME
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2027 2-3 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
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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