--- title: "First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Educational Provision for Podiatry in Primary Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-12-03" --- # First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Educational Provision for Podiatry in Primary Care Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e036f8e-6b99-4d0f-83e0-f175f1c724b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Health Education England, which is seeking providers for the "First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Educational Provision for Podiatry in Primary Care". This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in Leeds, England (postal code LS1 4PL). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 pm on 12th January 2022. The total budget for the contract is capped at £72,000, inclusive of VAT, for an initial term of one year, with an option for an extension based on performance and budget availability. This opportunity creates significant potential for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in advanced healthcare training and podiatry. Companies capable of delivering accredited courses and consultancy services, especially those with experience in higher education curriculum development, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could expand business horizons in the healthcare sector, given the growing demand for skilled practitioners in primary care settings. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision to support First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Educational Provision for Podiatry in Primary Care. Health Education England is seeking a provider to provide educational support for a Masters (level 7) academic content provision to meet the first line requirements for Podiatry FCP Primary Care roles which is initially aimed at Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) registered Podiatrist's who have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience. The aim is that those successfully completing this Module will be fully recognised as Podiatry First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) and will be eligible to record their attainment on the FCP directory at the HEE Centre for Advancing Practice. It is intended that the academic credits completed within a year can contribute to a future Masters programme in Advanced Practice. The maximum financial envelope for the contract is PS72,000 Inclusive VAT. The contract period will be for a duration of one (1) year with the option to extend by up to a further one year (1) subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 12th January 2022 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93d9e9-d375-4917-9797-9ef4cd5491ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 22 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93d9e9-d375-4917-9797-9ef4cd5491ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93d9e9-d375-4917-9797-9ef4cd5491ee 3rd December 2021 - 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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