--- title: "Clinical Key/Expert Path" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-26" --- # Clinical Key/Expert Path Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03742753-ca93-4c20-8c0f-8b05d377d570.json) ## Summary Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a tendering process for the contract titled "Clinical Key/Expert Path," aimed at addressing educational and training needs in the Pathology sector. The procurement, classified under education and training services, is located in Leeds, England, and is currently in the Planning stage. The deadline for submissions is midday on 25th November 2021, with the contract anticipated to begin on 6th December 2021 and span a year, concluding on 5th December 2022. The estimated financial envelope for this project is £19,571, inclusive of VAT, and the intention is to award the contract directly to Elsevier due to their unique qualifications and expertise in the requisite areas. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in educational solutions, particularly those specialising in the medical education field. As the contract primarily aims to enhance the support and training of junior doctors, companies that provide tailored educational content, digital training resources, or professional development solutions in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete. The partnership with HEE and the associated deliverables outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and People Plan suggest a focus on comprehensive support for junior doctors, creating avenues for tailored workforce development initiatives. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to Elsevier. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. The HEE Pathology School aims to procure the expertise and services from a supplier specialising in delivering solutions to education and training issues in Pathology. HEE will work in partnership with the supplier to deliver on the priorities and Mandate deliverables of HEE with Pathology Trainees as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and People Plan. This will include: 1.1 Working in partnership with the Medical Schools Council, the Council of Deans, Royal Colleges and the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management to support the delivery of Pathology curricula and improve Pathology cultures/ 1.2 Provide employers the necessary tools to better support junior doctors at the start of their career and help improve working conditions and their experiences. 1.3 Facilitate growth in the medical workforce and help provide suitable educational opportunities and support for junior doctors at a regional level. Provision of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in medical education and upskill the Pathology workforce Heath Education England [HEE] believe that Elsevier is the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements of the HEE national Pathology Programmes - individually and jointly. Elsevier is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. Specifically: * Improvement of Pathology leadership culture, by working in partnership with the Medical Schools Council, the Council of Deans, Royal Colleges to support the design and delivery of Clinical Key and Expert Path curricula. * Working with employers in ensuring the provision of support for junior doctors studying Pathology at the start of their career and enhancing professional development and workplace-based experience throughout. The financial envelope for the contract is PS19,571.00 inclusive of any VAT. For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family E-Tendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is midday on Thursday, 25th November 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5922215a-eccb-41ef-a8bf-72ff83f28c9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,571 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5922215a-eccb-41ef-a8bf-72ff83f28c9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5922215a-eccb-41ef-a8bf-72ff83f28c9e 26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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