--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-19" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3412bfbe-6df8-486a-a2d0-e5f32b9a6a59.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Occupational Therapy" is initiated by Health Education England, focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender has a closing date of midday on 20th December 2021, with the contract period set to commence from 4th January 2022 and conclude by 30th June 2022. The contract has a value of £300,000 and aims to engage the Royal College of Occupational Therapists for direct award due to their unique qualifications and capabilities in meeting specific reform programme requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and education sectors, particularly those specialising in occupational therapy and workforce development. Companies with expertise in consultation, professional development, and training for healthcare personnel will be well-positioned to compete. The direct award to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists underscores the necessity for specialist knowledge, which provides a niche opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their influence and engage with the National AHP programme and related initiatives. ## Notice Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the RCOT 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 occupational therapy. The RCOT 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. Deliverables * 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 Rationale for selection of supplier * As the only professional body for the occupational therapy profession and representing the large majority of registered occupational therapists, the RCOT is in a unique position to access necessary expertise, engage with stakeholders and deliver the required work in a way which will meet quality expectations and command the confidence of sector stakeholders. * The RCOT has a track record of constructive engagement with activities to develop the profession including an active role in developing occupational therapy education and practice and engagement with public bodies including NHS England, Public Health England and HEE. * As a professional body with a large membership, the RCOT has access to the data, intelligence, contacts and networks essential to successfully delivering the required work which could not be readily accessed by other suppliers. 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 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 Monday, 20th December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d358bbe-5dca-4839-bc08-7d15b9362e79 | | 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 | 19 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 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 | £300,000 | | 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 - 19 Nov 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d358bbe-5dca-4839-bc08-7d15b9362e79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d358bbe-5dca-4839-bc08-7d15b9362e79 19th 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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