--- title: "Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08faebf9-0d34-4a9c-862b-e7355e237713.json) ## Summary NHS England is calling for suppliers to engage in the "Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform" project. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting development consultancy services. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procedure (above threshold) as the chosen procurement method. The project location is in England, centred in Leeds (postal code LS1 4AP). The total contract value is £391,500, and procurement submissions are due by 11th September 2024. The contract, starting on 31st October 2024, will run until 30th April 2026, with an optional one-year extension based solely on time. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies with expertise in workforce reform and educational consultancy. Firms capable of collaborating effectively with the College of ODP and demonstrating significant progress in the first year stand to benefit the most, given the structured payment schedule. The procurement’s clear and defined parameters favour well-established service providers over SMEs or VCSEs, providing a competitive edge to experienced companies in the sector. ## Notice NHS England seeks to appoint a supplier to deliver the terms of ODP workforce reform specification. The supplier will work closely with College of ODP, that will maximise the opportunity of successful contract delivery. Contract length is 18 Months with the option to extend for one 1-year period which is time based only. The total value available for this contract is PS391,500 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates), with 75% being paid in financial year 2024/2025 and 25% being paid, subject to satisfactory progress as agreed with NHS England Workforce Training & Education Directorate in the 2025/2026 financial year. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th September 2024. This tender is an updated re-issue of C296502 that was published earlier this year but closed early before bidding started. Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects 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/1b78e8e2-f2cb-4622-83ba-c2a8901ae238 | | 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 | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £391,500 | | 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b78e8e2-f2cb-4622-83ba-c2a8901ae238 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b78e8e2-f2cb-4622-83ba-c2a8901ae238 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - 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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