--- title: "Supported Return to Training Programme Evaluation - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.433 Prior Information Notice (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-07-10" --- # Supported Return to Training Programme Evaluation - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.433 Prior Information Notice (PIN) Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322ef917-64a3-428c-890a-74f86f674675.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is initiating a tender for the "Supported Return to Training Programme Evaluation" under the health sector, with a total estimated value of £225,000. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period starts on 1st November 2018 and extends until 31st March 2021. A future notice related to this procurement is anticipated on 23rd July 2018, enabling potential suppliers to prepare for submission. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South West. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education, training, and health-related services. Companies with expertise in evaluating educational programs, especially those focused on healthcare training initiatives, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this contract could help businesses grow by establishing partnerships within the NHS and contributing to innovative training solutions that support junior doctors in their professional development. ## Notice The 18th May ACAS agreement for the Junior Doctors Contract committed Health Education England (HEE) to lead a process for developing evidence-based, innovative approaches to training for junior doctors. '... to remove as far as possible the disadvantage of those who take time out due to, for example, caring responsibilities. This approach would include targeted accelerated learning with the prime intention to enable the person who has taken time out to catch up.' HEE published its Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) investment and strategy plan in November 2017. A copy of the report can be found here: https://hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Supported%20Return%20to%20Training.pdf The SuppoRTT strategy, investment plan and underpinning processes is aimed at ensuring that HEE can deliver the best possible support and outcomes for doctors in training when they pause or exit, and re-enter training. The intention is that these doctors experience no disadvantage to their training progression or wellbeing, and that they are both competent and confident to provide safe, quality and appropriate care within their scope of practice as a result of HEE's SuppoRTT intervention. In the report, ten commitments were made in relation to aspects of the work. Commitment Eight stated that HEE was to 'formally evaluate the SuppoRTT programme, and implement further recommended changes on the basis of continuing evaluation.' HEE would like to procure an evaluation of the SuppoRTT programme, spanning over three years. Payment will be related to financial years. The evaluation will have both qualitative and quantitative elements, and will assess both the impact of SuppoRTT as an intervention, and perception regarding the delivery and efficacy of the reforms, using a range of objective and subjective measures. The evaluation will also produce advice regarding potential improvements to both the design and delivery of the SuppoRTT strategy and future investment plan. The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements and timescales as necessary at any time. It is the intention of the commissioner that the procurement will be conducted as on OJEU Service Contract using an Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT is expected to be published in July 2018 with delivery an interim evaluation by March 2018. An interim evaluation is expected to be produced each year, with the final evaluation covering the full three years. A separate advert will be released advising when the procurement is live for submissions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd845deb-4850-4c1e-a203-de7c3e2b13f3 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2018 at 09:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd845deb-4850-4c1e-a203-de7c3e2b13f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd845deb-4850-4c1e-a203-de7c3e2b13f3 10th July 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Supported%20Return%20to%20Training.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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