--- title: "DIAGNOSTIC WORKFORCE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-11-29" --- # DIAGNOSTIC WORKFORCE Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d7e7ba-41a1-4bb9-8c30-d6d7818ae12d.json) ## Summary Health Education England is inviting higher academic institutions to deliver educational programmes in respiratory science and sleep medicine. The procurement process aims to secure providers for two Lots, with successful applicants expected to commence student intake by September/October 2023. The contract period for these services will run from February 2023 to January 2028. This tender opportunity in education and training services presents a chance for academic institutions specialising in respiratory science and sleep medicine to expand their reach and contribute to workforce development in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in healthcare education and a track record of delivering high-quality academic programmes would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage, which is currently at the open procedure phase with a tender closing date of January 4, 2023. ## Notice NHS England and Improvement has set up a national Diagnostics Programme Board to coordinate implementation of the Richards' report (Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal - Report of the Independent Review of Diagnostic Services for NHS England) in response to the NHS Long Term Plan. Diagnostic activity forms part of over 85% of clinical pathways and the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the centrality of diagnostics to the NHS' ability to deliver patient services. Diagnostics capacity has emerged as one of the main enablers for restoring patient services as part of the recovery. Highlighted in the NHS Long Term Plan, diagnostics is also central to delivery of many of the key clinical commitments, from improving cancer diagnosis and treatment to early detection and prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Investment in growing the diagnostic workforce is an essential enabler to delivering the report. Equally important is adopting innovative ways of making the best use of our current workforce, as well as implementing new staffing models and use of digital tools to support optimal use of the skills and experience of our diverse workforce. The Physiological Measurement Pillar, co-chaired by Dr Martin Allen (NHS England/Improvement) and Professor Berne Ferry (Health Education England), working with stakeholders from the NHS workforce and professional bodies, has reviewed current and future workforce requirements and developed and secured funding for new programmes and courses to quickly grow the workforce ensuring quality of training and education to deliver the right people with the right skills to deliver the aims of the Richards' review and NHS Long Term plan. The National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) are seeking higher academic institutions to deliver the 12-month academic content of the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and Post Graduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. This procurement is broken down into two Lots, one for the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and one for the Post Graduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. Providers are not limited, as they can submit applications for both Lots. To be successful in application, there needs to be clear demonstration of being able to deliver the programme(s) and commence intake of students in September/October 2023. The recruitment of students will be managed by the NSHCS. Further details and the tender documents can be download from the link below. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3872596e-2372-4691-8bba-e93b31241729 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,700,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2022 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3872596e-2372-4691-8bba-e93b31241729 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3872596e-2372-4691-8bba-e93b31241729 29th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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