--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Social Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-15" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Social Care Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cbac5e3-adc9-4cca-a502-1a0a3da61773.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Health Education England (HEE), focusing on the delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 in social care. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £33,955. The procurement method is a direct award planned to be finalized by midday on 15th December 2021. The execution period for the contract will commence on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 30th June 2022. This project falls within the education and training services industry and is located in England. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational therapy, workforce development, and training services within the social care sector. Companies with experience in creating educational resources, mapping curricula, and establishing placement opportunities would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate established connections within the social care community may have a competitive advantage, as Health Education England has indicated a preference for services with national capabilities and community engagement. ## 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 Skills for Care. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Deliverables The specific deliverables of the award are summarised below. * co-produce a guidance document that maps and embeds occupational therapy curricula and learning outcomes across social care placement settings * review the pre-registration Occupational Therapy curriculum (HCPC preregistration standards for Occupational Therapy) and map what a 'learning outcome' will be in different social care settings. * identify new placement opportunities for OT student placements across the social care sector Rationale for selection of supplier HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the expertise provided by the Skills for Care as a supplier for the following reasons: * Has a national remit to support workforce development and learning in the adult social care sector, with established links and contacts within a range of different social care settings e.g., shared lives, supported living, domiciliary care, hospices, Nursing homes, residential care, day centres, social work/local authorities, and housing. * Has an established partnership with Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and have engaged in joint projects such as national CPD events for occupational therapists, development of national learning and development framework and are currently developing a strategic approach to occupational therapy in social care. * It already supports Principal Occupational Therapists (POTs) as part of their existing leadership offer and can build on existing relationships/contacts they have with local authorities, networks and wider system. * Recognises the diversity of the workforce and engages with all sectors of the social care community which means they can assure wide representation in the working group including people with black and ethnic minority backgrounds. The financial envelope for the contract is PS33,955 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 Wednesday, 15th December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9315fcb-f121-4f02-90e2-c4d02af5ec2b | | 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 | 15 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,955 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2021 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9315fcb-f121-4f02-90e2-c4d02af5ec2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9315fcb-f121-4f02-90e2-c4d02af5ec2b 15th 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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