Tender

HCPC Return to Practice

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Oct 2021 at 09:53

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22 Oct 2021 at 11:58

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21 Oct 2021 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HCPC Return to Practice" programme is being conducted by Health Education England (HEE), focused on the medical education services industry in England. This tender aims to commission up to two suppliers to deliver an innovative and flexible Return to Practice programme for health and care professionals. The tender was published on 21st October 2021 and is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 2nd November 2021. The total value of the procurement is £200,000, with an estimated minimum value of £190,000, and the contract period will commence on 19th December 2021, spanning one year until 18th December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and supportive training services. Companies that have experience in professional development and education, particularly in health and care settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored and innovative learning solutions for returners to practice, aligning with HEE's educational pillars of leadership and clinical practice.

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Notice Title

HCPC Return to Practice

Notice Description

Development of a Return and Support to Practice Programme for AHPs HEE is seeking to commission up to 2 suppliers, each to deliver an innovative and flexible RtP Programme to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RtP standards. The Programme(s) are aimed at RtP applicants who can demonstrate that they satisfy the following eligibility criteria: * All former HCPC registrants who live in England and plan to return to work in England once returned to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register. * Those who have been previously registered with the HCPC or qualified after undertaking a UK HCPC accredited programme but did not initially register with the HCPC within the first five years of qualification. * Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years but have not practised and consider themselves to be 'out of practice'. * Overseas qualified clinicians eligible for HCPC registration residing in England including those with refugee status and 'right to reside'. If trained overseas and never formally registered with the HCPC. Formal registration via the International Registration route is required. please follow the link to the HCPC website and follow the International registration process. HCPC registration or a required period of adaptation is required before being supported by the programme. The Programme(s) are not open to: * Returners looking to work outside England when they have returned to the register. * Returners that have any fitness/condition to practice issues cited against them by the HCPC. * Biomedical Scientists looking to undertake a period of updating to meet their Certificate of Competency. The programme is unable to support training posts. The Programme(s) will be high quality, nationally accessible programmes (characterised by the key requirements set out in 1.4), aligned to HEE's pillars of education, leadership, research, and clinical practice and delivered in a way that offers flexibility in approach and pace to the returner: A minimum of 2 virtually delivered modules (minimum 20 credits) or equivalent of formal learning at level 6. A range of targeted interventions/support packages specifically designed to motivate, support, and build the confidence of the returner as they return to practice and proactively encourage them to develop their own lifelong learning. Innovative use of different learning methods and techniques including simulated 'clinical' experience via virtual/remote learning environments or equivalent to optimise the learning experience. Tailoring of course content and length to an individual's previous experience and qualifications. Multiprofessional learning where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cf1130-719b-4525-8a9f-dc636bf2d0b9
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

80340000 - Special education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Notice URLs

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