Tender

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England (HEE) is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics." This initiative falls within the education and training services sector and is aimed at optimising workforce supply and retention in the NHS and social care. The procurement stage is currently in the Planning phase, with a key deadline set for 31st December 2021, at midday. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, and the eventual service provision is expected to commence on 17th January 2022, concluding on 30th June 2022. Specifically, the services will be delivered across England.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in paramedic training and professional development. Companies with a background in consulting, stakeholder engagement, and those capable of conducting comprehensive consultations with professional communities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award to The College of Paramedics highlights the significance of sector-specific expertise, emphasising that businesses with established connections in paramedic education and broader health services may find themselves at a strategic advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics

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 College of Paramedics ('the College'). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. The purpose of this contract is as follows: * Work with the National AHP programme, HEE Education Funding Reform Programme, the profession and wider stakeholders to build the Uni and Multi professional AHP Narrative to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st Century professional. * Undertake a wide-ranging consultation with members, non-members, and wider stakeholders as to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st century professional and seeing this embedded across all relevant agendas, including the pre-registration curricula, where this work has been undertaken already to support the prioritised implementation of this work. * Undertake a range of professional body driven activities focused in the NHS and social care to optimise workforce supply and workforce retention HEE considers that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the expertise provided by the College as a current supplier for the following reasons: * As the only professional body for the paramedic profession and representing the majority of registered paramedics, the College is in a unique position to access necessary expertise, engage with stakeholders and deliver the required work in a way which will meet quality expectations and command the confidence of sector stakeholders. * The College has a track record of constructive engagement with activities to develop the profession including an active role in developing paramedic education and practice and engagement with public bodies including NHS England, Public Health England and HEE. * As a professional body with a large membership, the College has access to the data, intelligence, contacts and networks essential to successfully delivering the required work which could not be readily accessed by other suppliers. The financial envelope for the contract is PS250,000.00 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 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 closing date of this PIN is midday on Friday, 31st December 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddbfae8b-bbca-4565-8895-45c4c29a331f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41773c1-580b-47c4-9ff5-99dc6db58015
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
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
Leila Hodson
Contact Email
leila.hodson@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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