Planning

Provision of City and Guilds Training Support

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of inviting tenders for the "Provision of City and Guilds Training Support". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in Kent, South East England. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest before the deadline of 15th June at 10:00 AM, after which a request for quotation (RFQ) will be published, requiring responses by the week commencing 22nd June. The successful provider will support the registration and verification of students for Health Trainer Level 3 awards while collaborating with the Health Trainer Service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers with experience in health-related qualifications and accreditation, particularly those registered with City and Guilds. Businesses specialising in educational support, particularly in health training services, would be well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate a history of working with small groups and developing tailored assessment processes. Providers that can maintain compliance with City and Guilds standards and meet the specific delivery framework outlined in the tender will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of City and Guilds Training Support

Notice Description

City and Guilds Training Support - Kent Commmunity Health NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a provider to support City and Guilds (C&G) registration and verification of students for the Health Trainer Level 3 award (7562) and to work collaboratively with the Health Trainer Service (HTS). There is now a requirement to change the way this training is delivered to enable us to train individuals or small groups (estimated at no more than 5 at a time) internally. This change is being supported by the Health Improvement Training Solutions who have been heavily involved in the Health Trainer Service since its formation. Trainees will be trained in small groups and will often be training alone. In order to meet the needs of the service and the candidates we have developed streamlined assessments and a portfolio which meets all the C&G requirements for this qualification. These also reflect the new delivery process which is workplace based rather than classroom based. The successful provider will have to work with us inside this framework. The successful provider would be expected to: * provide the role of internal verifier for Health Trainer Trainees, * support assessment standardisation, * arrange for C&G external verification * register all students for the award * provide direct claims status They will be expected to do this for individual trainees and small groups. The contract is required for 3 years with up to a 24 month extension in 12 month tranches. Mandatory skills/knowledge: *Provider must be a current registered C&G centre with a minimum of 3 years C&G centre experience *Have experience of verifying health related C&G awards *Must maintain C&G registered centre status for the duration of the contract. *Experience of assessing/verifying against the Health Trainer award 7562 with a direct claim status *Can work with us to develop a process to meet provider needs and those of the Health Trainer Service. This will be an RFQ (request for quotation) within the Supplying to the NHS Pro-contract portal. Expressons of interests are invited by capable and willing providers for this opportunity, and closing date to express interest will be the 15th June at 10.00am. Providers who wish to express an interest should do so by contacting Kayleigh.O'Connell@kentcht.nhs.uk who will provide registration guidance for the Pro-Contract portal. PLEASE NOTE: The RFQ will be published the week commencing the 15th June, for a response by the week commencing the 22nd June. Dates to be confirmed within the RFQ once published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92aafe0-cb74-4d36-bff5-d886eea38912
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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