Tender

Development of a Preceptorship for Physician Associates in Hospital Eye Health

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 17:43

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 17:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England is seeking a provider for the development of a Preceptorship for Physician Associates in Hospital Eye Health. The procurement entails creating a training programme to address the increasing demand for Ophthalmology services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date of 22/03/2023. The contract period is set to start on 20/03/2023.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with Health Education England in enhancing Hospital Eye Services. Companies with expertise in developing training programs, workforce retention strategies, and innovative ways of working may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The contract value is £300,000, providing a significant growth opportunity for businesses in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a Preceptorship for Physician Associates in Hospital Eye Health

Notice Description

Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. HEE is seeking a provider to in developing a preceptorship training programme for Physician Associates (PAs) in Hospital Eye Services (HES), to support the increasing demand for Ophthalmology services. HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) as a current supplier for the following reasons: Development of a 'preceptorship' for PAs in HES, incorporating the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT) Programme. Development of an additional career pathway for PAs to support workforce retention, aligned to the MAPs Career Development Framework Support reduction in waiting lists through introducing PAs as a new roles and adopting new ways of working Coordinating and working with employers to pilot the preceptorship across HES sites https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The financial envelope for this PIN is PS300,000 The closing date of this PIN is midday on 22/03/2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84b8e7b-82c1-4ce2-8f69-9f326a92f7a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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