Tender

Quality Framework, Functional Skills Provision, North West England

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 Jul 2020 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Quality Framework, Functional Skills Provision, North West England." This procurement falls within the Education and Training Services category and is focused on developing a Quality Framework for Functional Skills training and exams aimed at enhancing workforce education in North West England. The tender is currently active, with a bidding deadline set for 7th August 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020, lasting until 31st August 2024. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £15,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with experience in delivering Functional Skills programmes. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) will find this particularly relevant, as the procurement process encourages participation from these sectors. By engaging with this framework, successful bidders will gain access to a digital platform being developed for Health and Social Care organisations to connect with training providers, thus reducing barriers for learners and enhancing the provision of essential skills training.

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Notice Title

Quality Framework, Functional Skills Provision, North West England

Notice Description

Functional Skills are a key underpinning requirement for successful education, including workplace education and apprenticeships. On behalf of North West employers and learners, Health Education England are creating a Quality Framework for the provision of Functional Skills training and exams. Those who are successful at getting onto the framework will be included in / added to a digital platform (yet to be designed) that will be developed for use by Health and Social Care organisations, staff and prospective staff / leaners to search for and find appropriate Functional Skills and Exam provision which is suitable to their needs. This is the creation of a Quality Framework and does not represent a commitment to spend by any organisation. All responses must be via the Bravo procurement portal, link detailed on this Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abe26ef-6a8d-48bc-9db9-f1b955d703cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Simon Dennis
Contact Email
simon.dennis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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