Tender

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy" is initiated by Health Education England, focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender has a closing date of midday on 20th December 2021, with the contract period set to commence from 4th January 2022 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The contract has a value of £300,000 and aims to engage the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for direct award due to their unique qualifications and capabilities in meeting specific reform programme requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and education sectors, particularly those specialising in occupational therapy and workforce development. Companies with expertise in consultation, professional development, and training for healthcare personnel will be well-positioned to compete. The direct award to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists underscores the necessity for specialist knowledge, which provides a niche opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their influence and engage with the National AHP programme and related initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy

Notice Description

Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the RCOT is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme related to occupational therapy. The RCOT is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. Deliverables * Work with the National AHP programme, HEE Education Funding Reform Programme, the profession and wider stakeholders to build the Uni and Multi professional AHP Narrative to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st Century professional. * Undertake a wide-ranging consultation with members, non-members, and wider stakeholders as to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st century professional and seeing this embedded across all relevant agendas, including the pre-registration curricula, where this work has been undertaken already to support the prioritised implementation of this work. * Undertake a range of professional body driven activities focused in the NHS and social care to optimise workforce supply and workforce retention Rationale for selection of supplier * As the only professional body for the occupational therapy profession and representing the large majority of registered occupational therapists, the RCOT is in a unique position to access necessary expertise, engage with stakeholders and deliver the required work in a way which will meet quality expectations and command the confidence of sector stakeholders. * The RCOT has a track record of constructive engagement with activities to develop the profession including an active role in developing occupational therapy education and practice and engagement with public bodies including NHS England, Public Health England and HEE. * As a professional body with a large membership, the RCOT has access to the data, intelligence, contacts and networks essential to successfully delivering the required work which could not be readily accessed by other suppliers. For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is midday on Monday, 20th December 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d358bbe-5dca-4839-bc08-7d15b9362e79
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
Leila Hodson
Contact Email
leila.hodson@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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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