--- title: "Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-02-19" --- # Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-244885a1-d2cd-466f-a73e-c5e2d3a805ae.json) ## Summary The NHS England is inviting tenders for the procurement of Functional Skills Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments, and Exams services. The procurement process involves the provision of clear and reliable assessment tools for Maths/English skills at various levels, along with digitally secure functional skills assessments for approximately 5000 learners. The maximum contract value is £240,000 excluding VAT. The tender deadline is March 20, 2024, and the contract period is from April 22, 2024, to April 21, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold in the education and training services category, with NHS England being the buying organization based in Leeds, England. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing education and training services to cater to the needs of NHS staff in improving functional skills among learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in assessment tools and exam security services are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before the deadline. For further assistance, tenderers can contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. ## Notice NHSE currently funds access for health and social care employers to Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment for Functional Skills. This has been vital in unlocking talent pipelines, supporting progression, widening access and routes into apprenticeships. The Long Term Workforce Plan clearly articulates the need to widen entry points and grow apprenticeships. In order to achieve this NHS staff require access to high quality functional skills assessment and learning. There are two elements to this and we therefore are reprocuring the following: Lot 1 - Functional Skills Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment - Clear and reliable Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment for Maths / English (Functional Skills, from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and GCSE) indicating for each individual tested, their functioning level and clearly identifying the topic areas of strength and weakness within Maths and English. This Diagnostic assessment result which will signpost learners to an Individual Learning Plan which is technically able to speak to internal resources and external courses and modules to teach people topics to improve their areas of weakness. Lot 2 - Functional Skills Exams - 100% digitally secure functional skills' assessments for approx. 5000 learners over the course of the contract. The maximum value of contract(s) awarded through this procurement activity to cover both requirements is PS240,000 exc. VAT. 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/45c8225d-7b2f-4eb5-aa25-d219b33c0c4c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | LS2 7UE | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2024 at 17:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c8225d-7b2f-4eb5-aa25-d219b33c0c4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c8225d-7b2f-4eb5-aa25-d219b33c0c4c 19th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - 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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