--- title: "Independent Chair for the Future Nurse, Future Midwife Strategic Assurance Board" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Independent Chair for the Future Nurse, Future Midwife Strategic Assurance Board Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122efc5f-58b8-428c-93a7-ce3f5d8ec88c.json) ## Summary Health Education England is seeking an Independent Chair for the Future Nurse, Future Midwife Strategic Assurance Board through a Direct Award process. The tender, identified as CF-0471300D0O000000rwimUAA1, has a published date of 16th November 2021, with a closing deadline set for midday on 16th December 2021. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security, and is located in Leeds, England. The financial value of the contract is £16,800, and it is intended to begin on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 3rd January 2023. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in consulting and professional services, particularly those with expertise in nursing and midwifery education. Companies with a strong understanding of the NMC standards and a background in health education would be especially well-suited to compete. Moreover, given the nature of this direct award, it emphasises the importance of credible leadership in the health sector, making it a prime opportunity for experienced professionals to enhance their market presence and expand their clientele. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to Professor Dame Jill MacLeod Clark. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that Dame Jill Macleod-Clark is the only person suitable to take on the role of Independent Chair, providing support such as to meet specific requirements, of the HEE Future Nurse, Future Midwife Strategic Assurance Board. Dame Jill is the only provider with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling the Mandate deliverable to ensure the implementation of the Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency. Specifically: An in depth understanding of the NMC standards, their background and objectives Is a respected nurse leader with credibility among the key stakeholders. Is independent of the organisations required to ensure effective implementation. Provides expert knowledge of nursing and midwifery education The Board has a well-established, clear workplan that Professor Dame Jill Macleod Clark has driven forward since its initiation in 2018 The financial envelope for the contract is PS16,800. For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is midday on Thursday, 16th December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8841838-9cc4-4e75-ba85-e4eae2251cc6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,800 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8841838-9cc4-4e75-ba85-e4eae2251cc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8841838-9cc4-4e75-ba85-e4eae2251cc6 16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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