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Invitation to tender for the provision of a residential course to upskill a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Award

24 Mar 2021 at 13:27

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Tender

10 Sep 2019 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Health Education England, which has issued an invitation to tender for a residential course aimed at upskilling a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills. This process falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, and bids were accepted until 25th September 2019. The contract period runs from 4th November 2019 to 31st March 2020, with a contract value of £25,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers, especially those with expertise in health services, genomics, and counselling. Businesses that can deliver innovative, blended learning experiences and possess strong administrative capabilities for course logistics will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on practical delivery through role play and case-based discussions also opens doors for companies that excel in interactive and engaging training methodologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the provision of a residential course to upskill a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills

Notice Description

We are inviting bids from HEI providers for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics and Counselling Skills for the Macmillan Cancer Support funded cohort of Genomic Nurse Champions. The course must cover: a) the fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance b) an introduction to the genetic basis of common cancers (inherited and sporadic) c) an overview of current genetic testing technologies and approaches (testing algorithms) in the NHS for the main cancer pathways and how genomics is personalising treatment d) an introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the cancer setting e) the organisation of the Genomic Medicine Service including support networks, and up to date information about the Test Directory, patient choice, confidentiality and data storage f) how to plan and deliver an effective train the trainer session The course must include opportunities for practise through role play with feedback, and through case - based discussions and group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. We envisage a format in which the course is delivered over a period of a month or six weeks as 2 consecutive days allowing for networking in the evening, a single day, and a further two consecutive days with networking activities. However other formats suggested by bidders will also be considered. Private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course including accommodation and to deal with ongoing queries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9b32a66-5072-4995-892b-8b47d4c433f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab88879-69af-48e2-b61c-02d0214256f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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