Tender

Provider of Step Into Health Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently seeking a provider for the "Step Into Health Programme," a service aimed at assisting members of the Armed Forces community in securing employment within the NHS. This procurement process, initiated on 8th February 2022, is classified under community services with a total value of £570,000 and will span two years, starting from 4th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with a possible one-year extension until 31st March 2025. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, allowing various suppliers to participate, with the deadline for submission set for 9th March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in employment services, particularly those focused on job search and recruitment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Companies with expertise in providing tailored support services for ex-military personnel and established connections within the health sector would be particularly well-positioned to bid. Engagement in this project not only signifies a chance to contribute positively to community welfare but also to expand business capabilities through collaborations with NHS organisations.

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Notice Title

Provider of Step Into Health Programme

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to source a provider for the Step into Health programme at an estimated cost of PS190k per annum for a period of two years with an optional extension of a further year.<br/><br/>Step into Health programme is an established programme designed to support members of the Armed Forces community secure employment within the NHS and employers within the NHS attract and secure candidates from the Armed Forces community recognising that members of the Armed Forces community have many skills which are highly sought after by employers with the NHS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Step into Health programme at an estimated cost of PS190k per annum for a period of two years with an optional extension of a further year.

Step into Health programme is an established programme designed to support members of the Armed Forces community secure employment within the NHS and employers within the NHS attract and secure candidates from the Armed Forces community recognising that members of the Armed Forces community have many skills which are highly sought after by employers with the NHS. The procurement is an open process as per PCR2015

Renewal: 1 year extension until 31/03/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03144d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003506-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andrew Powell
Contact Email
andrew.powell14@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7702433551

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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

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