Tender

DPS Framework Agreement for Approved Learning Development & Education Service Providers

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for a DPS Framework Agreement for Approved Learning Development & Education Service Providers in the medical education services category. The procurement aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System Contract Agreement for the provision of educational services to staff teams in the West Midlands region. The deadline for receipt of tenders or participation requests is 6th March 2028.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in learning, development, and education services to engage with the health sector. By participating in this tender, businesses can secure opportunities to supply educational services to the Trust's departments. The procurement process, based on a selective procedure, allows for direct awards or mini-competition quotations, enabling diverse suppliers to engage in providing tailored learning solutions to meet the Trust's requirements.

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Notice Title

DPS Framework Agreement for Approved Learning Development & Education Service Providers

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System Contract Agreement ("DPS Contract Agreement") for the provision of Approved Learning, Development & Education Service Providers. It is anticipated that the Authority will appoint multiple suppliers that meet the requirements of the Invitation to Tender and Specification for the provision in the DPS. Suppliers can be added or removed throughout the lifetime of the DPS, with no maximum number of suppliers. The Authority is inviting bidders to participate in the tender opportunity for the provision of Approved Learning, Development & Education Services to its staff teams across the West Midlands region. The DPS will permit the Organisational Development and Academy Education & Training departments to direct award or engage in mini-competition quotations for future provisions of learning, development & education to compliant suppliers awarded to the DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System Contract Agreement ("DPS Contract Agreement") for the provision of Approved Learning, Development & Education Service Providers. It is anticipated that the Authority will appoint multiple suppliers that meet the requirements of the Invitation to Tender and Specification for the provision in the DPS. Suppliers can be added or removed throughout the lifetime of the DPS, with no maximum number of suppliers. The Authority is inviting bidders to participate in the tender opportunity for the provision of Approved Learning, Development & Education Services to its staff teams across the West Midlands region. The DPS will permit the Organisational Development and Academy Education & Training departments to direct award or engage in mini-competition quotations for future provisions of learning, development & education to compliant suppliers awarded to the DPS against the courses detailed in Appendix 1 - Specification and Appendix 4 - Response Document. There will be no guaranteed level of business to arise from award to the DPS as all educational course requirements will be quoted and priced on an individual basis. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QQ9P4QDTBD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03aeb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007747-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 6 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingandcontractshelpdesk@wmas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1384215555

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

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