Tender

Advancing Practice Portal - Credentials and Supported Route

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 19:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Health Education England focuses on the project titled "Advancing Practice Portal - Credentials and Supported Route." This activity falls under the ICT services industry, specifically classified as consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a key deadline for submissions set for 23:59 on 16 August 2021. The total financial envelope allocated for this contract is £37,500, and the expected contract period will commence on 1 September 2021 and extend until 31 March 2023. The location for service delivery is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in software development and IT services, particularly those with a focus on educational or portfolio platforms. Companies that possess experience in creating integrated portals and have a solid understanding of advanced practice programmes will be particularly well-suited to compete, although the direct award to Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) indicates a limited number of viable competitors. Engaging with this procurement could allow businesses to expand their portfolios and enhance their reputations while contributing to the delivery of essential services in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advancing Practice Portal - Credentials and Supported Route

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 Citizen Connect (Axia Digital). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. HEE believes that Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) is the only organisation capable of providing the additional functionality to the Centre for Advancing Practice Portal to meet specific requirements of the HEE Advanced Practice Programme. Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) as the developer of the Centre portal has the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling the solution driven functionality essential to allow the recognition of credentials and the delivery of the e-Portfolio Route/s to recognition. Other suppliers who work in this area would need to redo and charge for work already completed in order to provide the same level of useability and functionality. HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) as a current supplier for the following reasons: 1. Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) have developed the core portal and hold the Intellectual Property of the code for the functionality. 2. The full functionality will only be realised with complete integration with the existing portal. 3. Citizen Connect (Axia Digital) has access to expertise and experience in the development of educational and portfolio platforms. The financial envelope for the contract is PS37,500 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 23.59hrs on the 16th August 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a361a32c-34ec-4acc-b1a6-5ca62f728d05
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
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
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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