--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Orthoptics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Orthoptics Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-266659fb-777d-49d4-a8a1-82b7d7872d84.json) ## Summary Health Education England has initiated a tender for the delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities in Orthoptics, with a financial envelope of £175,000. The tender falls under the education and training services category and is set to close on 20th January 2022 at midday. The expected contract period will commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 30th June 2022. The geographical focus for contract delivery is within England, and the procurement method specified is a direct award to The British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) due to its unique capability in fulfilling the project requirements. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in orthoptics and paramedicine-related workforce initiatives. Companies that specialize in consulting, training, and professional body activities in the NHS and social care sectors would be well-positioned to engage with this direct award process. Given the emphasis on collaboration with various stakeholders, potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to contribute effectively to workforce optimisation and retention strategies within the health sector. ## 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 The British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. The purpose of this contract is as follows: * Work with the National AHP programme, HEE Education Funding Reform Programme, the profession and wider stakeholders to build the Uni and Multi professional AHP Narrative to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st Century professional. * Undertake a wide-ranging consultation with members, non-members, and wider stakeholders as to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st century professional and seeing this embedded across all relevant agendas, including the pre-registration curricula, where this work has been undertaken already to support the prioritised implementation of this work. * Undertake a range of professional body driven activities focused in the NHS and social care to optimise workforce supply and workforce retention. Heath Education England (HEE) considers that BIOS is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme related to paramedicine. BIOS is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. The financial envelope for the contract is PS175,000.00 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, 20th January 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182fa09e-7b97-4c89-9e13-b8303f02e240 | | 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 | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | 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 - 21 Dec 2021 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182fa09e-7b97-4c89-9e13-b8303f02e240 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182fa09e-7b97-4c89-9e13-b8303f02e240 21st December 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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