Tender

Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jun 2021 at 17:26

Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Health Education England, focuses on the "Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is set in England. It is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting responses on 7th July 2021 at 12:00pm. The total budget available for this contract is £10,000,000, which spans a contract period from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025, with potential extension options based on performance reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can deliver critical care nursing programmes. Providers with experience in partnering with Higher Education Institutions or healthcare organisations will be well-positioned to compete. The training initiative aims to enhance the skills of over 11,000 healthcare professionals across the UK, so firms that offer innovative training solutions and can demonstrate effective recruitment strategies will find this an attractive opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England

Notice Description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are looking to engage organisations that will provide Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme. Health Education England are inviting bidders to submit a tender response for the delivery of a nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification for qualified nurses, which can also be accessed by Allied Health Professionals where applicable. This tender relates to the provision of Adult Critical Care training, to enable a boost in the number of trained and competent staff able to work in critical care and provide consistency in training across the country. It has been identified that, across all Critical Care units, this training is to be delivered to some 11,000 and more clinicians over the next four years. Bidders must demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), Acute health service providers or critical care service leaders to attract and recruit individuals who meet or exceed the agreed entry levels for the provision being offered. Submissions are welcome from education providers who can provide this training at one or more of the geographical locations outlined within the tender documentation. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS10,000,000 exclusive of Vat. The contract period duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further two years subject to annual budget review and KPIs. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 7th July 2021 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. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8dc9c-fc9b-4fad-a1fe-2f0727c72be0
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
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 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
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

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