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Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme, Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/16.316 - Market Engagement

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jan 2018 at 14:28

Award

22 Jan 2018 at 13:46

Planning

22 Jan 2018 at 13:42

Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 16:00

Planning

27 Jul 2017 at 09:56

Planning

27 Jul 2017 at 09:56

Planning

27 Jul 2017 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is initiating a tender titled "Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme" on behalf of Health Education England (HEE). This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently at the planning stage. The total contract value is up to £1,080,000 for a maximum initial term of two years. A market engagement event is scheduled for 24th August 2017, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The Invitation to Tender is anticipated to be published in September 2017, commencing training delivery in January 2018, to support pharmacists in Integrated Urgent Care hubs across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare training and workforce development. Training providers that can offer tailored development programmes are encouraged to participate, especially those focused on the integration of pharmacy services within NHS frameworks. With the potential involvement of up to 240 pharmacists, businesses that excel in innovative, flexible educational strategies aligned with NHS competencies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme, Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/16.316 - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE) in partnership with NHS England, through the Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF), has a requirement to procure training and development for pharmacists working in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care hubs. This is an initial two-year contract with a maximum value of PS1,080,000. These figures include VAT. Please note payment will be related to Financial Years. HEE has been asked to commission a Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development programme. This will support Pharmacy's contribution to workforce transformation and locally-led integrated care, as described by the NHS Five Year Forward View, by enabling the expansion of the multidisciplinary primary care team. This Procurement Information Notice is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioner's intent to hold a market engagement event. This will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the tender and contracts, and the process involved. HEE will use the opportunity to gather intelligence from providers which may influence the final tender. A Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development programme: Market Engagement Event will be held on: Thursday 24th August 2017 from 09:30 to 13:00 held at Ambassadors Bloomsbury, 12 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0HX Please RSVP by Wednesday 16th August with the name, job title, email address and telephone number of any attendees (a maximum of two attendees per organisation) to: HEE.pharmreforms@hee.nhs.uk The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements and timescales as necessary at any time. It is the intention of the commissioner that the procurement will be conducted as an OJEU Service Contract using an Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Invitation to Tender is expected to be published in September 2017 with delivery of the training to commence from January 2018. A separate advert will be released advising when the procurement is live for submissions. Additional information: Additional information: Health Education England (HEE) in partnership with NHS England, through the Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF), has a requirement to procure training and development for pharmacists working in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care hubs. This is an initial two-year contract with a maximum value of PS1,080,000. These figures include VAT. Please note payment will be related to Financial Years. HEE has been asked to commission a Pharmacists in NHS111/Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development programme. This will support Pharmacy's contribution to workforce transformation and locally-led integrated care, as described by the NHS Five Year Forward View, by enabling the expansion of the multidisciplinary primary care team. NHS England's Pharmacists in Integrated Urgent Care programme will provide a central recruitment function for the pharmacists then eligible for participation in HEE's training programme. Pharmacists working in Integrated Urgent Care will work as part of the multidisciplinary team as an expert resource, including handling medicines-related enquiries and issues, undertaking clinical assessment of minor ailments, prescribing for repeat prescription requests and supporting treatment of minor conditions within competency and providing self-care advice. The programme will support the role of the pharmacist as a new licenced user of NHS Pathways. They will be independent prescribers, or training to become one, and will work with and alongside the integrated urgent care team to support safe, efficient and effective patient care. The pharmacists will take a lead in the delivery of medicines/toxicology and pharmacy-related activities across multidisciplinary teams. Pharmacists will have a leadership role in supporting further integration of urgent care with the wider healthcare teams (such as community pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to timely medicines and healthcare advice, and help divert demand from general practice and acute care services. The role has the potential to significantly improve quality of care and patient safety. Bid evaluation will include quality criteria that reflects HEE Quality Standards. Following this procurement, training for up to 240 pharmacists will be available through a central provider. The provider(s) and participating pharmacists are expected to have an active participation in the programme of evaluation coordinated by NHS England's research and evaluation team. This PIN is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioners intention. The overall deliverables are expected to take into consideration clinical themes aligned to NHS England requirements and to encourage innovative delivery tailored to specific settings. HEE encourages bids from flexible educational providers able to devise a curriculum to meet these needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1936898-b393-42e6-93ed-13ad6e2dbf01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d59fd32-bfaf-4509-9a2e-9daf556b83d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£612,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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