Tender

Blended Learning Medical Degree

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 May 2021 at 12:42

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21 May 2021 at 13:52

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21 May 2021 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Long Term Plan has initiated a procurement process led by Health Education England to commission a Provider for the Blended Learning Medical Degree aimed at Medical Apprenticeships. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is primarily focused on addressing the increasing demand for a diverse and adaptable medical workforce in England. The tender was published on 21 May 2021 and is currently open until 21 June 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2025, with a total contract value between £150,000 and £250,000. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, which facilitates participation from various suppliers across the sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in innovative programme delivery and apprenticeship training. Companies that excel in leveraging digital technologies to create interactive and blended learning experiences will be especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that are capable of engaging with diverse communities to attract a wide range of prospective medical apprenticeship students will find this tender advantageous, as there is a clear emphasis on inclusivity and representation in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blended Learning Medical Degree

Notice Description

The NHS Long Term Plan has highlighted the need for a larger, more adaptable and more diverse medical workforce to serve the needs of the aging, increasingly complex population. A growth in new supply of qualified doctors requires significant investment in the expansion of medical places. Accelerated routes providing shortened training programmes requires amendment of the Medical Act 1983; and prior to 2021 were also bound by the EU Directive requirement of 5,500 hours of training. With regards to diversity, the NHS Interim People Plan (IPP) quotes "There is much more that can be done, both to recruit people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, and to offer them satisfying and developing careers in the NHS over their working lives". With regards to training routes, the IPP states "Apprenticeships will continue to be critical in attracting people to the NHS from less well represented groups and supporting the development of new roles." Therefore, HEE is exploring how to grow the supply of different entry routes into medicine to widen access to the career in view of the high demand. One route being created is that of Medical Apprenticeships. To deliver medical training via an apprenticeship model, HEE is commissioning a Provider to create an innovative, accessible blended-learning medical degree that meets the standards outlined in Outcome for Graduates set by the General Medical Council (GMC). This blended-learning medical degree will be available across England for prospective medical apprenticeship students. The programme aims to fully exploit innovation in digital and other technologies to provide a fully blended, interactive, and innovative programme that will meet the requirements set by the GMC for medical graduates. This is an exciting opportunity to support the creation of a significantly different offer in medical education that will support the growth of an expert and professional workforce suited to the demands of 21st Century care and service. Successful bidders must therefore demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with diverse practice and other partners to attract and recruit individuals who meet or exceed the agreed entry levels for the provision being offered. We are particularly interested in attracting prospective medical apprenticeship students from diverse backgrounds including students from low participation areas, mature students, students from remote, rural and coastal areas, Ethnic Minority backgrounds etc. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below, Please note all communications must be raised via the portal. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f18a34f-2acd-450a-93b9-bc9e4906c1e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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