--- title: "NHS Engineering graduate scheme pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-11" --- # NHS Engineering graduate scheme pilot Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07c83b02-30b8-43af-8c37-41dfe6aa4b55.json) ## Summary NHS England invites suppliers to tender for the set-up of a national NHS engineering graduate pilot scheme, described in the opportunity titled "NHS Engineering graduate scheme pilot." The scheme falls under the industry category of Education and training services (CPV: 80000000) and is intended to support the recruitment and development of engineering graduates within NHS trusts. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period starting on 8th October 2024 and ending on 7th October 2026. Key dates include the tender period closing on 27th September 2024, with engagement from October 2024 to December 2026, targeting the first cohort of graduates to commence in September 2025. The programme will primarily be rolled out in the United Kingdom, focusing on NHS trusts, with crucial components supported by apprenticeship levy funding. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, educational programmes, and organisational support services. The contracted supplier will play a key role in onboarding and managing a new cohort of engineering graduates, which includes marketing, recruitment, mentorship, and programme evaluation. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given their potential to provide innovative and tailored solutions. This opportunity may appeal to businesses that have expertise in both educational initiatives and the healthcare sector. Successfully executing this tender could lead to future NHS contracts and enhance a supplier’s portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the set-up provision of a national NHS engineering graduate pilot scheme. Proposed engagement for this programme set up will be from October 2024 until December 2026. The scheme aim is to support a minimum of seven graduates in the first cohort from Sep 2025, running from this date to Aug 2028 with potential annual cohorts thereafter subject to need and available budget. The supplier will oversee the recruitment, management, and support of graduates, who will be placed in NHS trusts. The trusts will pay the graduates' salaries, and an additional one-off fee will ensure the programme's sustainability. It is the one-off fee from trusts that will support the programme post Dec 2026. The funding available in the ITQ ( Invitation to Quote) is for set up costs only. Educational components are apprenticeship levy funded. The supplier will need to engage with educational provider(s) and other stakeholders to support successful educational aspect to the programme. The supplier will deliver marketing, recruitment, mentorship, and pastoral care for the graduates, as well as monitor and evaluate the programme. Context: The 2022 NHS Estates and Facilities Workforce Action Plan emphasises two critical actions: 1. Building the next generation of Estates, Facilities, and Maintenance (EFM) professionals. 2. Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion into recruitment and development processes. To achieve these goals, a bespoke NHS Estates graduate scheme is crucial for attracting new talent. The scheme aligns with several key priorities: i) Increase technical engineering capacity within NHS Estates, which will help reduce operational risks, cut costs, and improve patient safety, care quality, and overall experience. ii) Enhance leadership development within the Estates and Facilities division, creating a robust leadership pipeline. Currently, the NHS employs approximately 500 engineers who utilise technical and project management skills to develop and maintain the NHS estate. However, significant challenges remain in recruiting and retaining a skilled technical workforce due to a national shortage of talent and unfavorable labour market conditions. As a result, NHS Estates has become highly reliant on external contractors, underscoring the need to cultivate talent internally. Further detail and the tender documents can be downloaded from the link below : - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69988da1-9c97-4618-8521-ffb965fda334 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69988da1-9c97-4618-8521-ffb965fda334 - 19 Sep 2024 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9065c48f-c241-48c0-a49e-0e7ce8ae71d1 - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de40fc8-21a3-4087-976b-207afef747cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69988da1-9c97-4618-8521-ffb965fda334 11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9065c48f-c241-48c0-a49e-0e7ce8ae71d1 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de40fc8-21a3-4087-976b-207afef747cc 11th September 2024 - 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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