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Develop and Deliver 2 Year Post Graduate Diploma for Physician Associates

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the development and delivery of a two-year Postgraduate Diploma for Physician Associates, initiated by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the higher education services sector and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 15 July 2015. With an estimated contract value of £750,000, this opportunity addresses the essential needs of training approximately 3,000 medical and dental trainees by providing a comprehensive curriculum aligned with medical education standards.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in medical education. Businesses that can effectively meet the specification requirements and demonstrate experience in developing accredited courses within the healthcare sector would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, those with the ability to engage different geographical areas of the region and ensure accessibility for all students are likely to excel in this bid, especially given the focus on classroom-based learning and course delivery aligned with medical training requirements.

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Notice Title

Develop and Deliver 2 Year Post Graduate Diploma for Physician Associates

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE) is the national leadership organisation responsible for ensuring the education, training and workforce development drives the highest quality public health and patient outcome. Health Education North East (HENE) is a committee of HEE responsible for the delivery of this responsibility within the North East and North Cumbria. One of the responsibilities of HENE is the organisation, management and quality assurance of postgraduate training to doctors and dentists in regulatory (General Medical Council or General Dental Council) approved training posts. HENE is responsible for approximately 3,000 medical and dental trainees. HENE is seeking a provider to develop and deliver an approved and accredited 2 year Postgraduate Diploma based on the DH National Practitioner Programme; The Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Physician Assistant (Assistant is to be replaced by Associate). The course must be delivered through classroom based learning aligned to medical education and training, all students must be trained in the medical model. The provider will be expected to engage all geographical parts of the region and ensure reasonable travel for students across the area. This opportunity is open to all potential providers that can meet the minimum requirements set out within the specification. This opportunity is for 48 months plus 12 months plus 12 months. Please note the initial 6 - 12 months is expected to be focused on course development and not course delivery. The deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is 12 noon Wednesday 15th July 2015. To express an interest please go to the link below and follow the online instructions: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3155&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84a700f6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e24555-a7e7-4333-a0a3-ed7519ee74e3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2019 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELMONT
Postcode
DH1 1TW
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Belmont
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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