Planning

Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Market Engagement for a Midlands and East of England provider of an online/virtual suite of learning and development materials to prepare the Foundation Dentists for hands-on sessions

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Planning

23 Sep 2021 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a public procurement process titled "Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Market Engagement for a Midlands and East of England provider of an online/virtual suite of learning and development materials to prepare Foundation Dentists for hands-on sessions." This tender, classified under education and training services, is currently in the planning stage. The engagement event is scheduled for 18th October 2021, with an engagement end date set for 11th October 2021. The contract value is estimated at £120,000 and will cater to providers located in regions across the East Midlands and East of England, as well as the West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and training services, particularly those that can deliver scalable and innovative solutions in the dental education sector. Companies that focus on developing digital learning materials and training programmes, especially those with experience in providing virtual training for healthcare professionals, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in the market engagement event will allow interested parties to gain insights into HEE’s requirements and potential collaboration opportunities within the context of a developing digital-first strategy for professional training.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Market Engagement for a Midlands and East of England provider of an online/virtual suite of learning and development materials to prepare the Foundation Dentists for hands-on sessions

Notice Description

HEE Midlands & East of England provides training for foundation dentists (FD) according to the national specification. The training requires the delivery of hands-on elements supported by appropriate didactic and clinical instruction and guidance. HEE is expecting to adopt Digital First strategy to professional training and development. The FD programme wish to procure a suite of restorative elements to prepare the FDs for the hands-on sessions that, equally is: * Covid secure if outbreaks result in limited access to 'phantom head' suites. * Enables FDs to experience greater hands-on teaching with their Educational Supervisors (ES) and allow for structured assessment and feedback in the dental practice * Developing the skills of the FD in self-assessing their clinical skills. HEE M&E is looking to engage with Contractors who can deliver solution(s) that meet the organisational objectives. The selected solutions must be scalable and extensible to meet the future needs of the vision as a FD training provider that provides * Safe, effective solutions. * Improve the collaboration in the placements. * Create a consistent programme which can be managed by a single Training Programme Director (TPD) allowing the remaining TPDs to focus on the management of a reduced portfolio of clinical sessions in locations remote from the placement practices. The solution will deliver training that is regarded professionally as best practice, evidence-based care and supporting future ways of working: better for patients, FD, environment and better utilisation of the HEE pound. HEE M&E requires that any proposed solution(s), works seamlessly together with the existing systems and partner organisations where clinical hands-on sessions are supported in a 'phantom head' room. We welcome expressions of interest in delivering this innovative programme to the foundation dental programme. It is our intention to hold a market engagement event on the afternoon of the of 18th October 2021 between 1 - 4pm to discuss our plans and consult with parties interested in potentially bidding to become the provider. The event will take the form of an on-line presentation organised through MS Teams outlining our current thinking, the procurement process we anticipate following, general discussion, and requests for information. The process will also provide an opportunity to network with others providing education and training in this field. HEE will use the opportunity to gather intelligence from providers which may influence and inform the development of the final tender. Please RSVP by 11/10/2021 with the name, title and contact details for attendees (a maximum of two attendees per organisation) to: DFT.ME@hee.nhs.uk Subject line: PIN FAO: Rivie Mayele-Tamina E: DFT.ME@hee.nhs.uk The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1da80a8-62c3-499a-8bc7-13a3268351c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6510e599-0c5e-4cf9-8cc3-4b850749023e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2021Expired
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
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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