Planning

Foundation Programme Asssessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

02 Aug 2018 at 15:02

Planning

02 Aug 2018 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is currently in the planning stage for the Foundation Programme Assessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for submitting feedback is 12 noon on Monday, 8 October 2018. The aim is to identify a suitable assessment tool to rank approximately 10,000 applicants annually for the UK Foundation Programme, leveraging technological advances and competitive selection methodologies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in assessment tools, educational technology, or competency evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to compete, as their innovative solutions may align well with the requirements outlined. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable ranking and competency rating methods in line with national specifications will be in a strong position to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Foundation Programme Asssessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389

Notice Description

HEE would like to invite potential service providers to respond to the Request for Further Information (RFI) for the provision a reliable, robust and relevant assessment method for applicants to the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP). This is with the aim of incorporating technological advance and a competitive selection methodology to provide a credible, reliable, valid, secure and flexible tool, which will allow for the ranking of approximately 10,000 applicants per annum /application cycle. The Authority is seeking to canvass opinions and scope general ideas to identify a suitable means of assessment in accordance with the national agreed person specification. The key / primary element is to provide a ranking tool and the secondary purpose is to offer a competency rating. The ranking must be based on the professional attributes expected of a foundation doctor based on the content of the personal specification. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home. Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Additional information: The deadline for submission of completed ITT responses is 12 Noon on Monday 8 October 2018. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal contact In-tend on 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ff0d7d-19b4-47cd-8094-151e0cc97604
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 5DN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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