--- title: "Review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) Rural and Coastal Workforce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-30" --- # Review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) Rural and Coastal Workforce Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0d00c6-8d77-48c0-9407-b7f79739ded6.json) ## Summary The NHS England is inviting suppliers to undertake a feasibility study focused on the review of solutions to maintain, build, and train rural and coastal Allied Health Professions (AHP) workforce. The study aims to improve recruitment and retention in these areas by considering the optimal use of advanced and consultant roles. The tender, titled "Review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) Rural and Coastal Workforce," falls under the services category with a value of £117,000. The procurement method is competitive quotation (below threshold), and the tender period ends on 17th November 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 11th December 2023 to 31st March 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector to engage with NHS England on a critical project to enhance healthcare workforce capabilities in rural and coastal areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The study specifically targets those with expertise in feasibility studies, general management consultancy services, advisory services, and pre-feasibility studies. Interested businesses can register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal provided in the tender description. ## Notice NHS England (NHSE) are seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake an international and domestic review of solutions to maintain, build and train rural and coastal AHP workforce at pre-registration and post registration levels with a view to improving recruitment and retention in these areas. It is anticipated that this study will focus on optimal use of advanced and consultant roles to support medical and other workforce shortfall across other professions. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b092d66-ed1e-4962-8ee8-dc25c114d899 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £117,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2023 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b092d66-ed1e-4962-8ee8-dc25c114d899 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b092d66-ed1e-4962-8ee8-dc25c114d899 30th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d7a0e7b-a349-4a89-b215-ba2d3b9830b5 C220480 Allied Professional Services - NHS Terms of Service - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/300279f4-ec13-4887-b601-a49afb67d13b C220480-19325 Review of Allied Health Professions (AHP) Rural and Coastal Workforce Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8998c767-078c-4e67-b47a-bf278effead6 C220480Evalu_Appendix C_Finance Scoring - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3528d93e-1485-4c9c-819b-e91a2aa0c43a C220480_Appendix E_RESPONSE TEMPLATE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2f841f7-74a3-48dd-af4d-b3abc0653d24 C220480_Appendix E_RESPONSE TEMPLATE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa096153-861a-40eb-a347-78ebec49fd74 C220480 Appendix B Evaluation Criteria ## 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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