Tender

Access to Medicine 'Aspiring Professionals' programme

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

06 Oct 2022 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education England organization has initiated a tender process for the 'Access to Medicine Aspiring Professionals' programme. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category. The tender, valued at £242,000 GBP, has a closing date of midday on 7th November 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2023, with the procurement stage being a Direct Award for service provision in the healthcare industry.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses experienced in running Access to Medicine programmes and supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Companies with a strong track record in medical education, virtual programme delivery, safeguarding practices, and volunteer management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to identify a provider capable of offering comprehensive support to aspiring medical professionals across England, particularly in underrepresented regions outside London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Medicine 'Aspiring Professionals' programme

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 Social Mobility Foundation The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. HEE is seeking a provider to run the Access to Medicine programme for the 22/23 cohort. HEE believes it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be up and running from 1 Oct 2022 to provide the following skills provided by the current supplier which include: * Comprehensive experience of running Access to Medicine programmes (both face to face and virtual) and evidence of consistent student success rates * Proven ability to adapt and maintain quality programme support in the face of pandemic restrictions * Ability to engage with and support students across England with strong representation outside London and in underserved areas * Extensive volunteer network enabling one to one mentor support from a volunteer medical professional for all A2M students alongside additional volunteer support for reviewing applications and pre-interview preparation * Extensive relationships with a range of medical schools, hospitals and clinical settings able to offer work experience to A2M students * Breadth of programme including information and support with applications to medical school, professional skills workshops, work experience and a mentor * Strong safeguarding culture including developed policies and processes, DBS checks for staff and volunteers, training for staff and volunteers, and nominated safeguarding officer and senior manager * Expertise in designing and delivering effective A2M support for a student cohort drawn from very low socio-economic backgrounds 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 financial envelope for this PIN is PS242,000 exclusive of VAT The closing date of this PIN is midday on 7th November 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e3b75a-68df-4774-8934-525afbee3bab
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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