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title: "E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459"
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# E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3086645b-01b8-4f88-be98-7ae5d0ec9f8f

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## Summary

The South of England Procurement Centre is conducting a procurement process titled "E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training" under tender ID NHS/SoEPS/18.459. This process is focused on the provision of an e-portfolio service for NHS Dental training programmes across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2023, with a maximum value of £249,000, inclusive of VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submission of ITT documents was 15 April 2019.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for technology and software development companies, particularly those specialising in education and training services, to expand their business by providing innovative e-portfolio solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement framework encourages diverse suppliers. Successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the training experience for approximately 2,000 trainees across multiple training programmes in the NHS.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of a E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA. The Authority is seeking to procure a provider organisation(s) [Supplier] to provide an e-portfolio service for a number of NHS Dental training programmes in England ("HEE"), Northern Ireland ("NIMDTA") and Wales ("HEIW"). Most NHS Dental training programmes in these countries are currently using (different) e-portfolios. Through this procurement we intend to unite the programmes and their (initially) approximately 2,000 trainees (plus trainers and administrators) onto one e-portfolio platform that fits our specification as closely as possible. We are not specifying whether the offering should be an off-the-shelf e-portfolio system or a bespoke build - we expect bidders to explain to us how they will meet our needs, using any of the above (or other) approaches they see as fitting. Contract Dates: 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2023 (Implementation is 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 and Service provision is 01 September 2020 to 31 August 2023) The maximum contract value, over four years is PS249,000 (inclusive of VAT). The Commissioner retains the option to extend the contract by a further 2 year period. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Monday 15 April 2019 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: E-portfolio for HEE Dental Foundation and Core Training - HEE, HEIW, NIMDTA - NHS/SoEPS/18.459, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708cf80-7ffd-4cab-b9a0-6487e3b3e95c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,040 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN CONNECT LTD (T/A AXIA DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708cf80-7ffd-4cab-b9a0-6487e3b3e95c
- 6 Mar 2019 at 18:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ad5341-0dff-490d-9adb-a2a85e596d57
- 17 Dec 2018 at 11:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1377a687-0978-4dee-bf25-8033bb8ed163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708cf80-7ffd-4cab-b9a0-6487e3b3e95c
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ad5341-0dff-490d-9adb-a2a85e596d57
  6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1377a687-0978-4dee-bf25-8033bb8ed163
  17th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f6dbeb4-59c9-4d8a-8806-5dd78694c13f
  How to register on In-Tend
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  In-Tend e-portal link

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