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NHS Anti-Racism Training Resources

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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15 Jun 2022 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "NHS Anti-Racism Training Resources," which falls under the specialist training services category. Located in Glasgow, this active tender has a total budget of £117,000 and is set to span from 12th September 2022 to 11th September 2024. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by 21st July 2022 at 12:00 PM, providing opportunities for businesses capable of designing, developing, and delivering training resources focused on race equality and anti-racism within the health sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training organisations, particularly those with expertise in race equality, diversity training, and the healthcare sector. Firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of systemic racism and its impacts on health, as well as have the capacity to deploy effective learning strategies, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can provide community benefits aligned with the Scottish Ministers' commitment to social well-being will be favourably regarded, making this an ideal venture for socially responsible suppliers.

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Notice Title

NHS Anti-Racism Training Resources

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is looking to award a contract for the design, development, scripting and publication of a new suite of Anti-Racism training resources for National Healthcare System Health Boards in Scotland, which will cover all aspects of race equality and anti-racism with a specific focus on: i. Understanding and identifying systemic and structural racism both in general and within the health and social care settings in particular; ii. Impact of racism on mental and physical health of both the victims and the witnesses; iii. Racialized health inequalities; iv. Intersectional racism, including islamophobia, and prejudice affecting specific groups such as minority ethnic women, asylum seekers and refugees; v. Reporting of incidents; and vi. Support structures and resources across NHS Health Boards in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is looking to award a contract for the design, development, scripting and publication of a new suite of Anti-Racism training resources for National Healthcare System Health Boards in Scotland, which will cover all aspects of race equality and anti-racism with a specific focus on: i. Understanding and identifying systemic and structural racism both in general and within the health and social care settings in particular; ii. Impact of racism on mental and physical health of both the victims and the witnesses; iii. Racialized health inequalities; iv. Intersectional racism, including islamophobia, and prejudice affecting specific groups such as minority ethnic women, asylum seekers and refugees; v. Reporting of incidents; and The Service Provider will need to be able to demonstrate an appropriate degree of expertise in the fields of race equality and learning and development. They will be encouraged and expected to actively and effectively utilise this expertise and employ their know-how to help deliver an impactful and innovative product. The Scottish Government invites interested bidders to submit offers that comply as closely as possible with our projected budgetary restraints of 117,000 GBP spent over a 24-months period. The anti-racism resources developed under this contract will service the needs of the individual health boards in Scotland, both geographical and national ones. This includes the islands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0346df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016442-2022
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2024 2-3 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sophie Stark
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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