Tender

GB-South West England: SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FT

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking providers for the "SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme." This tender, issued on 18th March 2016, falls under the medical education services category and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, has a contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2016 and run for four years, with an option for a two-year extension. The deadline for submissions is 15th April 2016, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in vocational training and higher education, particularly those experienced in paramedic training or health-related degree programmes. Businesses with a background in delivering higher education services or those interested in partnering to enhance paramedic education will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. With an emphasis on creating a vocationally relevant degree for qualified paramedics, the successful tenderers will play a vital role in enhancing the skill set of current professionals within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-South West England: SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme

Notice Description

The objective of this tender exercise is to seek a maximum of three providers who can facilitate a robust, efficient and reliable service to support the Trust to fulfil its responsibilities in terms of providing a BSc Hons degree in a subject which is vocationally relevant to paramedic practice. The Trust, as part of its workforce planning wishes to offer qualified paramedics with a minimum of 2 years' experience and an IHCD Paramedic qualification, foundation degree or a Diploma in HE Paramedic Science an opportunity to develop further to achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in a subject which is vocationally relevant to paramedic practice. The contract will be let for four (4) years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months under the same terms and conditions. We anticipate that the next cohort will commence during June 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb5d75-1d89-49de-a538-f69b61e141a0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2016 - 31 May 2020 4-5 years
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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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