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title: "The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training"
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# The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd1b586-8c7a-4f52-a58f-70c278b28c83

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## Summary

NHS England North East has issued a tender titled "The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The tender is designed to provide a unique surgical training opportunity for specialty doctors in the North East region and involves simulation and frozen cadaver-based surgical skills training. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with key dates including the tender end date on the 21st of August 2024, at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on the 1st of October 2024 and end on the 30th of September 2027, with a potential extension for two additional 12-month periods. The total contract value is £2,292,862.00 excluding VAT, and all communications are to be conducted via the e-Tendering portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical training and education services. Companies with expertise in surgical training, particularly those with experience in simulation-based and cadaver-based training, are well-suited to compete. The contract presents a favourable growth opportunity due to its substantial value and duration, potentially enhancing the successful bidder's reputation and expanding their footprint in the healthcare training industry. Given the scale and specialised nature of the training programme, this opportunity is ideal for established providers that can meet the stringent requirements and deliver high-quality educational services to medical professionals.

## Notice

This is Closed Tender and only those invited can bid. This is being run under the Light Touch regime NHS England North East is seeking a supplier to provide a unique surgical training opportunity for specialty doctors in training in the North East region. Designed to provide simulation and frozen cadaver-based surgical skills training and assessment to doctors in training to support the attainment of their curriculum requirements. A Restricted market PIN (C293526) has been published and only two suppliers responded. They have now been invited to a closed tender to provide quotes and a proposal for the training. Contract length is 3 years with the option to extend for two 12-month period dependant on authority approvals and subject to funding The total value available for this contract is PS2,292,862.00 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates) 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/c3633098-b1cb-48bf-b6c0-f27f62dbcfb6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,292,862 |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3633098-b1cb-48bf-b6c0-f27f62dbcfb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3633098-b1cb-48bf-b6c0-f27f62dbcfb6
  7th August 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

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