Tender

The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

28 Jun 2022 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a tender process for "The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards", classified under event services. This procurement aims for a direct award to The Nursing Times, with a financial envelope of £66,000. The tender period concludes on 28th July 2022 at midday, while the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2022 and extend until 31st October 2025. The location for delivery is within England, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is categorised as other.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses that specialise in event management and healthcare services, especially those with experience in recognising and promoting nursing education. The direct award indicates that HEE views The Nursing Times as uniquely qualified to meet its specific needs, signalling limited competition. However, businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in event execution aligned with healthcare initiatives may still find avenues to collaborate or advocate for related projects in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to The Nursing Times. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that The Nursing Times is the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements of the HEE. Specifically: These events enable HEE to showcase its workforce strategy for health and social care, including its initiatives to prepare the nursing and midwifery professions for the future delivery of care These events support HEEs Diversity & Inclusion strategic framework objectives HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by The Nursing Times for the following reasons: 1. The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards are owned by the Nursing Times. 2. The Nursing Times hosts the only awards to solely recognise nurse education. The financial envelope for the contract is PS66,000.00 For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family E-Tendering 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 closing date of this PIN is midday on the 28th July 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a42d7e-53f0-4364-bfb7-4ef28b53926d
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 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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