Planning

Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

29 Nov 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service". This service falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). This planned tender aims to commission a service that will provide essential research and resource development for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to ensure safe and appropriate care. Located in the UK region UKE, the relevant procurement documentation is available for review, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted by 12 noon on 14th December 2024. The future notice date is scheduled for 2nd January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare staffing and safety protocols. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive literature reviews, outlining safety expectations for the AHP workforce, and developing educational resources for effective staffing would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement process could allow businesses to establish or enhance partnerships with NHS England, contribute to the improvement of healthcare services, and potentially secure further contracts in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service

Notice Description

NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI).<br/>The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise.<br/>The commission will comprise of:<br/>Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas<br/>Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas<br/>Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels<br/>RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI).
The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise.
The commission will comprise of:
Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas
Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas
Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels
RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024. Additional information: To access a copy of the RFI documentation and further information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Maxine Elstob
Contact Email
m.elstob@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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