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DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform - Qualifications Design Project

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2023 at 12:09

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2023 at 10:42

Planning

13 Jan 2023 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform – Qualifications Design Project". This project falls under the specialist training services category and involves developing framework specifications for specific qualifications. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The buying organisation initiated a tender with key dates including the tender published to DPS Suppliers on 03/02/2023 and the contract start on 31/03/2023. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with Skills for Care Ltd being the active supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering specialist training services to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care for potential contracts. Businesses focusing on staff training services and personal development training services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method being selective indicates a specific set of criteria for suppliers, making it crucial for interested businesses to align with the outlined technical and social value criteria. The project's focus on developing qualifications within the care sector offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to workforce reform initiatives in the adult social care industry.

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Notice Title

DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform - Qualifications Design Project

Notice Description

Service to develop framework specifications for the following qualifications:<br/>Care Certificate qualification - based on existing 15 standards at Level 2<br/>Digital Skills - a new Level 5 leadership award based on the Digital Skills Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pre-tender market Session Held: 20th January 2023 via Microsoft Teams
Tender Published to DPS Suppliers:03/02/2023
Tender Closed: 25/02/2023
Mini competition on Learning and Training Services DPS RM6219

Contract Start 31/03/2023
Contract End 31/08/2023. Additional information: ITT through CCS Learning and Training DPS Further competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009298-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,384 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Lara Dolamore
Contact Email
lara.dolamore@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS FOR CARE

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