--- title: "Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - NHSE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-26" --- # Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - NHSE Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12031efb-4dfa-4677-9f28-0c638bf8fe34.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender issued by NHS England for a Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners. The programme aims to provide innovative and flexible learning support to individuals looking to return to practice in England. The contract period spans four years, with a maximum budget of £800,000. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 24th November 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). This tender by NHS England offers an opportunity for education and training service providers to deliver a VLP for HCPC Returners. Businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly in healthcare professions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, NHS England, seeks up to two providers to deliver the programme, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to the professional development of returners in the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender for the Provision of Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). NHSE is seeking to commission up to two (2) providers to deliver an innovative and flexible VLP to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RTP standards. The Programme is aimed at RTP applicants who can demonstrate that they satisfy the following: * All former HCPC registrants who live in England and plan to return to work in England once returned to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register. * Those who have gained a UK HCPC approved programme more than 5 years ago and have never been registered and never practised. * Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years but have not practised and consider themselves to be out of practice A range of targeted interventions/support packages specifically designed to motivate, support, and build the confidence of the returner as they return to practice and proactively encourage them to develop their own lifelong learning. And support this through innovative use of different learning methods and techniques including simulated 'clinical' experience via virtual/remote learning environments or equivalent to optimise the learning experience. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS800,000 (PS100,000 ex vat per year per provider) exclusive of Vat. The contract period will be for four (4) years, with no option to extend. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 24th November 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). 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. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: (Project C220103) https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk 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/0cc63764-8395-4eca-babb-2a005b55f242 | | 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 | 26 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 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 - 26 Oct 2023 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc63764-8395-4eca-babb-2a005b55f242 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc63764-8395-4eca-babb-2a005b55f242 26th October 2023 - 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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