Tender

Primary Care ICS Training Hubs

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Sep 2021 at 19:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education England (HEE) is conducting a procurement process for the "Primary Care ICS Training Hubs," aimed at enhancing primary care training and workforce development across England. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 18th October 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure method and is classified under education and training services, with a total contract value of £135 million and a minimum estimated value of £43 million. The contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and is expected to last for three years, with a possible extension of up to two years, contingent on performance reviews and budget considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on healthcare training and professional development. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster diverse collaborations that enhance the primary healthcare workforce. Companies with expertise in developing training programmes, delivering educational services, or fostering multi-professional partnerships stand to benefit from this initiative, aligning their capabilities with the strategic goals outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Care ICS Training Hubs

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE) Primary Care ICS level Training Hubs are integral to delivering the HEE mandate and business plan in supporting the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to patients and the public. They help to support the primary care workforce of today and tomorrow by training with the necessary skills, values, and behaviours for the NHS. In supporting, leading, and assisting the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan and the We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21, there needs to be a continued strengthening of the education and training infrastructure to support new role and multi-professional team development, systematically and at scale in primary care. Integrated care systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations, that come together to plan and deliver joined-up services, and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. They will assume a statutory footing as Integrated Care Boards from April 2022. Building strong integrated care systems everywhere: guidance on the ICS people function (August 2021) describes how NHS leaders and organisations will be expected to work together and, with their partners in the ICS, to deliver 10 outcome-based people functions from April 2022. The ICS Training Hubs network is vital to transform primary care, through developing the current and new workforce required to deliver world class patient care across an ICS. As such, Health Education England are looking to commission Training Hubs across 35 lots across England. This will be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for a further 2 year, subject to annual review of performance, budget and need. Further information relating to this procurement can be found at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome All questions relating to this procurement exercise must be raised via the above portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa28a095-a65f-408b-9675-71305fc0c6e1
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
SME
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
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
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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