Tender

BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Jan 2024 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME" is being procured by NHS England. The procurement falls under the health training services classification with a contract value of 350,000 GBP. The tender aims to address staff shortages in the dental workforce with a focus on developing a blended learning dental hygienist degree programme. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th February 2024 and the award period starting on 23rd February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in adult education services at the university level, especially those with expertise in health training services. Companies offering innovative technological solutions in education delivery methods could find this tender of particular interest. The procurement stage is currently active, providing businesses with the chance to engage with NHS England in promoting high-quality healthcare services and contributing to the long-term workforce plan objectives in the dental sector.

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Notice Title

BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME

Notice Description

NHSE's overall aim is to promote high quality health and care for all, and support NHS organisations to work in partnership to deliver better outcomes for patients and communities, at the best possible value for taxpayers and to continuously improve the NHS. By doing this NHSE will improve the health of the population, improve the quality of care, tackle inequalities and deliver care more efficiently.<br/><br/>Working collaboratively with its partners NHSE strives to use different and innovative ways of educating the health workforce including the use of technology with opportunities to widen access and participation and attract a diverse group of our population with the aptitude, behaviours and values that are required for health careers. <br/><br/>There are significant staff shortages in many parts of our NHS workforce, with the need in dentistry expertise, one of the biggest challenges that currently needs to be addressed.<br/><br/>NHSE has a role in contributing to the growth of the dental workforce in meeting the Long-term Workforce Plan's pledge of a 15% increase in dental hygienists and therapists as opposed to the current 5%. <br/><br/>NHSE will promote alternative routes into the dental profession by: <br/>* developing a clear model that sets out the different entry routes into dental hygienist training highlighting the different approaches and benefits, to inform employer and entrant decisions.<br/>* Support the development and delivery of a blended learning dental hygienist degree programme that maximises the benefits of innovative technologies and digital opportunities to provide a fully interactive and innovative programme.<br/> <br/>For this tender specification, blended learning is defined as 'a method of teaching that integrates technology and digital media with traditional instructor-led classroom activities giving students more flexibility to customise their learning experiences" (Panopto 2019).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The commercial instructions incorporate procurement 'best practice' regarding the way NHSE will manage its activities, business relationships with suppliers, and our corporate social responsibilities together with the engagement, utilisation, and authority of the key stakeholders at all stages in the procurement cycle.

Adhering and complying with the Instructions will:
* Ensure that procurement processes and activities are fair, inclusive and promote equality of access and meet local and national guidance.
* Ensure that services can meet diverse needs and that an understanding of equality and diversity issues is integrated into the selection processes.
* Support NHSE staff in identification of future trends in expenditure and relevant markets and providers.
* Ensure the consistent, transparent, and robust application of Section 10. Tender and Contracting Procedure of NHSE's Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's) and Scheme of Delegation to Standing Financial Instructions.
* Ensure that any government policy directions are adhered to i.e., Cabinet Office, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042eef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002102-2024
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

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Re'hilah Hamid and Commercial Team
Contact Email
rehilah.hamid@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

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