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E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2019 at 11:19

Tender

06 Mar 2019 at 18:26

Planning

17 Dec 2018 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is conducting a procurement process titled "E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training" under tender ID NHS/SoEPS/18.459. This process is focused on the provision of an e-portfolio service for NHS Dental training programmes across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2023, with a maximum value of £249,000, inclusive of VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submission of ITT documents was 15 April 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for technology and software development companies, particularly those specialising in education and training services, to expand their business by providing innovative e-portfolio solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement framework encourages diverse suppliers. Successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the training experience for approximately 2,000 trainees across multiple training programmes in the NHS.

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Notice Title

E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459

Notice Description

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of a E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA. The Authority is seeking to procure a provider organisation(s) [Supplier] to provide an e-portfolio service for a number of NHS Dental training programmes in England ("HEE"), Northern Ireland ("NIMDTA") and Wales ("HEIW"). Most NHS Dental training programmes in these countries are currently using (different) e-portfolios. Through this procurement we intend to unite the programmes and their (initially) approximately 2,000 trainees (plus trainers and administrators) onto one e-portfolio platform that fits our specification as closely as possible. We are not specifying whether the offering should be an off-the-shelf e-portfolio system or a bespoke build - we expect bidders to explain to us how they will meet our needs, using any of the above (or other) approaches they see as fitting. Contract Dates: 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2023 (Implementation is 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 and Service provision is 01 September 2020 to 31 August 2023) The maximum contract value, over four years is PS249,000 (inclusive of VAT). The Commissioner retains the option to extend the contract by a further 2 year period. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Monday 15 April 2019 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3086645b-01b8-4f88-be98-7ae5d0ec9f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708cf80-7ffd-4cab-b9a0-6487e3b3e95c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZEN CONNECT LTD (T/A AXIA DIGITAL

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