Tender

General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 20:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England has released a tender for the provision of General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route. The procurement falls under the education and training services category. The tender is open for submissions, with a tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract is expected to start on 12th July 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. The address for delivery is in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the education and training sector a chance to provide accredited educational services to Health Education England. Companies with expertise in delivering training programmes related to healthcare and primary care are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process involves developing a comprehensive, evidence-based portfolio to support GPAs in obtaining the 'GPA Skills Certificate' at Level 4. Interested businesses should focus on showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality education services tailored to the needs of GPAs working in general practice or primary care networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route

Notice Description

HEE's GPA Competency Framework sets out the standards required for GPAs working in practice or across Primary Care Networks (PCN's). The core competencies cover clinical and non-clinical elements spanning across 5 domains: Care, Clinical, Managing Health Records, Communication and Admin. The Framework provides an opportunity for GPAs working in GP practices or across PCN's, to develop and evidence the competencies applicable to their role, i.e. the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the GP practice or PCN. Whilst completing the GPA programme GPAs are supported with on-the-job training led by a GP mentor alongside senior healthcare clinicians and practice management, as appropriate. Whilst accreditation is not a mandatory requirement to practice as a GPA, it can help to increase the individual's confidence, will support future progression, validate their learning, and demonstrate their commitment to achieving optimal standards of practice and improving patient outcomes. GPAs wishing to receive accreditation must develop a comprehensive, evidence-based portfolio supported by research, practical application, and reflection. Upon successful completion and verification, the GPA will be awarded with a 'GPA Skills Certificate' equating to 10 credits at Level 4. Dependent on local need, there may be learners who undertake only the three non-clinical elements only. This would still require completion of an evidence-based portfolio. Upon completion and verification, GPAs would be awarded with a 'Certificate of Attendance' or similar, with an option to complete the clinical domains within two years. All communication shall be via the Portal correspondence facility https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23241743-5578-4fce-81da-15d2df872f52
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
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
£1,731,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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