Tender

Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a tender process for the provision of Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND). This procurement aims to address challenges in the nursing and AHP workforce in cancer, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract value is £635,000 GBP, with a deadline for submissions by 2nd October 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). The procurement stage is 'Tender', and the procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for education providers in higher education and clinical services to develop and deliver two key lots: Qualification in specialty (QIS) - Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care and Postgraduate module: Professional development and clinical leadership in cancer care. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those experienced in providing education programmes for healthcare professionals. The contract period is one year, with a potential extension subject to performance review and budget availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender to support the provision for Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND). The aim of this procurement is to identify a provider(s) to support this new and ambitious multi-partnership programme that seeks to address significant challenges and issues that have faced the nursing and AHP workforce in cancer for many years, and which have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. An essential element to address some of these challenges is to ensure that (1) a standardised QIS (Qualification in Speciality) - a Postgraduate Certificate and (2) a Professional development and clinical leadership module are created and aligned to the ACCEND Framework. The QIS Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at registered nursing and allied health professionals to develop fundamental knowledge and capabilities about cancer, its treatments and care of people affected by cancer, alongside additional knowledge and capabilities to meet their role or service requirements. The 'Professional development and clinical leadership' module is for those seeking to develop their knowledge and capabilities in practice focused on clinical leadership. It is the expectation of NHSE that successful providers delivering education programmes under the contracts resulting from this procurement will be appropriately skilled to provide the delivery of the Lots specified. There is also an expectation that providers will work with service to support placement activity to enhance clinical practice which is reflected in the funding cap per candidate. NHSE is seeking to engage education providers, in higher education and/or clinical services, to develop and deliver the two following lots. * Lot 1 - Qualification in specialty (QIS): Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care * Lot 2 - Postgraduate module: Professional development and clinical leadership in cancer care This is an exciting opportunity to support NHS England with this provision. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS635,000 Exclusive of Vat (Lot 1 - PS435,000 Ex Vat / Lot 2 - PS200,000 Ex Vat) and the contract period will be for one (1) year, with an option to extend by an additional one (1) year subject to a review of performance and available budget. The deadline for completed ITT submissions will be 2nd October 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects (C206767) Should Bidders have any queries, please contact the Atamis Helpdesk for support on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5192b7c-8179-41a2-990e-2933e09b04da
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
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
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Ambrose
Contact Email
sarah.ambrose@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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