Award

Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners - NHSE

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2024 at 21:31

Award

13 May 2024 at 21:11

Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners, conducted by NHS England (NHSE), is now in the award stage. The tender, with the title "Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for HCPC Returners - NHSE," falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The maximum financial envelope for this contract is £800,000 (excl. VAT) over four years. The contract was signed on 29th January 2024, and the supplier awarded is CU SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to compete for providing a Virtual Learning Programme. Companies with expertise in innovative and flexible learning solutions, particularly those focusing on supporting returners to meet HCPC standards, would be well-suited to participate. The contract value, spanning four years with no option to extend, and the procurement method being open provide a transparent and competitive environment for businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners - NHSE

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender for the Provision of Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSE is seeking to commission up to two (2) providers to deliver an innovative and flexible VLP to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RTP standards.

The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS800,000 (PS100,000 ex vat per year per provider) exclusive of Vat. The contract period will be for four (4) years, with no option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

CU SERVICES

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