Tender

Lead Employer Arrangements for Trainees in Dental Foundation Training (DFT)

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 16:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Health Education England is initiating a tender titled "Lead Employer Arrangements for Trainees in Dental Foundation Training (DFT)" to provide support for the employment of foundation dentists across various regions in England. This procurement is classified under the "Education and training services" industry category and adopts an open procurement method. The tender period closes on 12th January 2022 at 12:00pm, with the contract expected to start on 10th March 2022 and run for three years, with the possibility of extension subject to annual review and budget availability. Interested bidders can expect opportunities in regions including the Midlands, East of England, South West, South East, North West, London, Kent, Surrey & Sussex, and Yorkshire & the Humber.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in workforce development within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful bidder will manage the employment arrangements for numerous trainees, thereby contributing to the improvement of healthcare services in England. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to enhance their service offerings and expand their reach in the healthcare training landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Employer Arrangements for Trainees in Dental Foundation Training (DFT)

Notice Description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision to support Lead Employer Arrangements for Trainees in Dental Foundation Training (DFT). Health Education England (HEE) is the national leadership organisation which exists to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England by ensuring that the workforce of today and tomorrow has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours, at the right time and in the right place. Health Education England would like to invite potential bidders to respond to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Lead Employer Arrangements for Trainees in Dental Foundation Training (DFT) as set out in this service specification for the following regions and local areas. The Authority is looking to procure a Lead Employer(s) for a contract term of three years with annual review dates where there will be the option to extend the contract term following successful review and subject to funding made available. Please see the following Lots outlined below covering regional/local areas; Lot 1: Midlands Lot 2: East of England Lot 3: South West Lot 4: South East Lot 5: North West Lot 6: London and Kent, Surrey & Sussex Lot 7: Yorkshire & the Humber The successful bidder(s) will commence as the host organisation of the Lead Employer arrangement meaning they will be the employer of the foundation dentists within regions and local area as outlined in this specification. The contract start date will be in March 2022 with Dental Foundation Trainees employment commencing in September 2022. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS1,419,000 exclusive of Vat. The contract period will be for three (3) years, with the option to extend by up to a further two (1+1) years subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 12th January 2022 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. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3734e8c-ce10-49a2-a356-22b474c1e321
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, VCSE
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
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2022 - 9 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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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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