Tender

Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate (in partnership with Health Education England)

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - SALISBURY MANAGED PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Tender

10 Feb 2022 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting an open procurement process for a Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate, aimed at producing a preferred provider list of training providers. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is intended for NHS staff seeking progression to higher apprenticeships. The tender period concludes on 28th March 2022, with the award of contracts expected to commence on 29th March 2022. This framework will operate for a duration of 1080 days, and participating entities may renew for an additional period of 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in vocational training and apprenticeships, particularly those with a robust track record of apprenticeship success as evidenced by Ofsted reports. With no direct funding from Health Education England, prospective suppliers should be prepared to cater to individual Trusts and employees seeking to purchase training. Companies capable of delivering quality educational programmes tailored for NHS career progression will find this framework beneficial to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate (in partnership with Health Education England)

Notice Description

In partnership with HEE, this ITT is to produce a preferred provider list of training providers who can offer this programme. Then is no funding available from HEE, so Trusts will purchase the programmes themselves (or their employees/individuals can pay for the course). The programme will enable learners who hold a level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ to access higher apprenticeships, for example OT degree. Background: Clearing blockages to career progression: Supporting staff to progress to degree apprenticeships Following discussions with a number of Higher Education Institutes HEE have gained agreement that they will accept the Level 3 Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education within their entry criteria for some degree apprenticeships, for example Occupational Therapist degree apprenticeship, under specific circumstances. The Bridging Course is aimed at existing NHS staff who do not meet the traditional UCAS entry requirements but who are felt to be suitable for a degree apprenticeship.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In partnership with HEE, this ITT is to produce a preferred provider list of training providers who can offer this programme. Then is no funding available from HEE, so Trusts will purchase the programmes themselves (or their employees/individuals can pay for the course). The programme will enable learners who hold a level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ to access higher apprenticeships, for example OT degree. Background: Clearing blockages to career progression: Supporting staff to progress to degree apprenticeships Following discussions with a number of Higher Education Institutes HEE have gained agreement that they will accept the Level 3 Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education within their entry criteria for some degree apprenticeships, for example Occupational Therapist degree apprenticeship, under specific circumstances. The Bridging Course is aimed at existing NHS staff who do not meet the traditional UCAS entry requirements but who are felt to be suitable for a degree apprenticeship.

Renewal: One renewal period of 12 months following framework expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - SALISBURY MANAGED PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Simon Dennis
Contact Email
simon.dennis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1722336262

Buyer Location

Locality
TOWN
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice URLs

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