Tender

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Health & Care Professionals

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Planning

08 Nov 2021 at 14:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 – Health & Care Professionals," initiated by Health Education England (HEE) in the UK, which focuses on education and training services. The current stage is planning and includes key dates such as the closing date for tender submissions on 8th December 2021 and an anticipated award period beginning on 13th December 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £897,077, and it will be awarded through a selective (restricted) procedure, with intentions for a direct award to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the health education and regulatory sectors, particularly those with experience in providing regulatory functions and workforce data support. As HEE intends to directly award the contract to HCPC, other suppliers with expertise in AHP workforce reform, data collection, and international recruitment processes could be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public health and training could benefit from monitoring developments in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Health & Care Professionals

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 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the HCPC is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme about AHP workforce data and intelligence and international recruitment which relate to their statutory regulatory functions. The HCPC is the only possible supplier delivering these regulatory functions and with access to data and associated expertise to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. DeliverablesThe specific deliverables of the award are summarised below.To increase capacity to provide regular reporting of workforce data to support AHP workforce reform programme deliverables.To support process development and increase capacity to accelerate the assessment and registration of international applicants to meet international recruitment targets.Rationale for selection of supplierHEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the expertise provided by the HCPC as a supplier for the following reasons:As the professional regulator for the AHP professions, the HCPC solely delivers the statutory functions of registering and regulating AHPs including assessing and registering internationally qualified AHPs.As the professional regulator for the AHP professions, the HCPC collects and stores data on the AHP workforce which is not collected and cannot be readily accessed by other suppliers.The HCPC has a track record of constructive engagement with HEE and service providers on workforce development activities. This includes previously supporting the DHSC and an Ambulance Service NHS Trust with an international recruitment exercise to tackle workforce challenges.The financial envelope for the contract is PS897,077For 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 midday on Wednesday, 8th December 2021

Renewal: Option to extend to 03/01/23 (this will not invoke additional cost will be for additional time only)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f4a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027962-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£897,077 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£897,077 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
leila.hodson@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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