Planning

Paramedic Continuing Professional Development Training Platform

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 15:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Paramedic Continuing Professional Development Training Platform. This early market engagement notice, published on 31st January 2025, aims to inform potential suppliers about SWASFT's intention to seek a provider for a comprehensive training platform. The procurement process is classified under "Education and training services" and is expected to enhance the development of the Trust's paramedic training services. Interested parties have until 28th February 2025 to engage with SWASFT for this strategic procurement initiative, located in Exeter, England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and training solutions, particularly those offering scalable and flexible online platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The training platform should feature online modules, quizzes and assessments integrated with national and regional guidelines, as well as tracking and reporting capabilities. Such a contract could facilitate substantial growth and wider visibility for businesses adept in developing innovative training solutions for healthcare professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paramedic Continuing Professional Development Training Platform

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice ("PIN"). This notice is published to inform potential supplier of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) intention to seek a provider for a ambulance service/paramedic training platform. The purpose of this notice is to gather information, gauge the market, and prepare for a future competitive procurement process. SWASFT is seeking to purchase access of a training platform for the delivery of ambulance staff education and training. The platform will support the Trust in enhancing our paramedic training services, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and flexibility for staff development. The platform should offer: - Online training modules - Quizzes/Assessments - Integrated with National/Regional Guidelines - Tracking and reporting This PIN is part of a market engagement exercise and is not a call for competition. SWASFT seeks to gather information from potential suppliers regarding their capabilities, availability of existing training platforms, and any innovative training solutions. Additional information: If you wish to participate in the market engagement process, please contact Alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-befc4a73-a340-4e61-908c-9e03e340d33a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad1838e-bc01-4a27-a339-307821da9ea5
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
£65,967 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alasdair Rust
Contact Email
alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07974861571

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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