Award

Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 12:10

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a public procurement process for the "Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes," classified under education and training services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers locations across the UK. The award, which was signed on 24 September 2024, resulted in a two-year contract valued at £1,000,050 awarded to the Medical Schools Council. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with NHS England serving as the buying organisation. The initial tender period ended on 1 August 2024, with the award announced shortly thereafter. The contract is aimed at supporting sixth form students from low socio-economic backgrounds in gaining access to medical and dental education programmes.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in designing support programmes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The contract aims to increase access to medical schools and enhance students' understanding and confidence through a comprehensive support system that spans from Year 11 until university graduation. Companies specialising in educational consultancy, student support services, or those already engaged with similar educational programmes would find this tender highly suitable to compete for. The key to success lies in delivering well-structured and impactful educational programmes that align with NHS England’s objectives.

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Notice Title

Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded a 2 year contract to the Medical Schools Council for delivery of Access to Medicine and Dental Programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047936
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032242-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,050 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,050 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL SCHOOOLS COUNCIL

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