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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Health Education England (MIDS)

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology was initiated by NHS Health Education England. This contract is classified under the 'Education and training services' category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with key dates including the award date on 31st August 2023, and the contract running from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2026, with an optional extension of 24 months. NHS England, based in London, acted as the buying organisation, and they have awarded the contract to the University of Nottingham. The procurement method was noted as "Other", with a total contract value of £4,725,722.74 exclusive of VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the education and training sectors, particularly for institutions capable of delivering comprehensive clinical psychology education programs. It presents an ideal opportunity for large-scale educational bodies like universities who are well-equipped to handle such specialized and large-scale training initiatives. Smaller SMEs and VCSE organisations were not deemed suitable for this tender, hence larger national or multi-disciplinary universities are best positioned to compete and contribute to the sustainability and expansion of the NHS clinical psychology workforce as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan.

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Notice Title

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Health Education England (MIDS)

Notice Description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) commenced a tender for the provision of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Health Education England seek to procure provider/s to support each Lot for educational provision of taught Clinical Psychology Doctorate programmes to meet the needs for clinical psychology workforce to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan from 2023. The aim was to support the future sustainability and expansion of the NHS clinical psychology workforce, support the achievement of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, ensure transparency and achieve a nationally consistent approach. Additional information: NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) commenced a tender a tender for the provision of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Health Education England seek to procure provider/s to support each Lot for educational provision of taught Clinical Psychology Doctorate programmes to meet the needs for clinical psychology workforce to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan from 2023. The aim was to support the future sustainability and expansion of the NHS clinical psychology workforce, support the achievement of the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, ensure transparency and achieve a nationally consistent approach. To support the delivery of the tuition and quality assurance of a three year clinical psychology taught clinical doctorate will support in equipping trainees to be caring, empathic and skilled clinical psychologists, who offer services that are sensitive to patients, their families and their carers' needs. Training should prepare practitioners to take account of patient preferences and choices, and to offer the best service to patients, their families and carers' who may be experiencing high levels of distress. The contract period will be for 36 months with option for extension for additional 24 months (12+12 months) The maximum value of the contract was published as PS205,200,000.00. All figures are Exclusive of VAT.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53b92ff-2175-4f65-96b9-cfe7f2a8f702
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,725,722 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,725,722 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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