Tender

Access to medicine BC-18342

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated a tender under the title "Access to medicine BC-18342" in the Education and training services category. This procurement aims to commission an access to medicine programme targeting students from low socio-economic backgrounds for healthcare education. The programme will involve 500 students in 2023/2024 and 2024/25, with locations including areas identified as social mobility cold spots. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on February 23, 2024, and ending on February 22, 2026.

This tender by NHS England for an access to medicine programme presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The programme includes various components such as e-mentoring, tailored visits to medical schools, and support for university applications. Businesses offering services related to education, healthcare, and mentoring should consider participating in this tender to contribute to improving access to medicine for underrepresented groups.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to medicine BC-18342

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking to commission an access to medicine programme to support people from low socio-economic backgrounds gain access to healthcare education The target is for 500 students to go through the Access to Medicine programme in 2023/2024 and 2024/25, with locations including hard to reach areas such as Sandwell, Kettering, Nottingham, Liverpool and Doncaster (the 20% of worst performing local authorities identified by the Social Mobility Commission as social mobility cold spots) Additional targets * Gender applications - target is to see no less than 35% male students in the cohort * Target cities -- target no more than 30% of cohort from London and a minimum of 10% from social mobility cold spots as identified by the Social Mobility Commission. * Eligibility status - target is 100% who are eligible for free school meals, are first generation, or both * BAME applicants - target is no less than 75% BAME and 20% Black The core programme needs to include the following: * E-mentoring for 9 months from a medical professional or medical student * Tailored visits to medical schools across the country, including a mix of traditional and new medical schools * Workshops on university applications including targeted support for medical school applications such as preparing for the UCAT/BMAT and preparing for medical school interviews * Work experience and work shadowing opportunities to enable students to meet the admission requirements for medical school, in person or virtual * Residential summer school offering work experience and skills workshops for 50 students outside London * Personal statement checking and feedback from an experienced medicine volunteer * Discussion groups and career insight events such as medical ethics, infection control and medical research * Provision of tailored guides including a guide to the medical profession * Regular bulletins on other opportunities to gain experience and insight beyond those offered by the supplier, and event invitations and resources to explore other career options within healthcare beyond practising medicine as a doctor * Support and advice for aspiring medicine students in advance of and following exam results, including preparation for the transition to university * Signposting to resources and advice to support mental health and wellbeing * Detailed reporting and evaluation of programme activities and outcomes including student destinations Full details and the tender documents can be accessed from the following link: - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34a93f7-b49c-4b0e-a80b-4b9049e328bf
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 (above threshold)
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
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2026 2-3 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Mark Gilbert
Contact Email
mark.gilbert10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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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