--- title: "Review of clinical academic careers in healthcare science" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND (NHS GROUP)" published: "2016-11-22" --- # Review of clinical academic careers in healthcare science Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND (NHS GROUP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5233721f-44e0-4de3-bc5a-870dce607459.json) ## Summary The procurement process for a review of clinical academic careers in healthcare science is managed by Health Education England (NHS Group). This tender is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a budget of £49,999 and a minimum value of £45,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with applications closing on 5 December 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 19 December 2016 and is set to be completed by 31 March 2017. The services required will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including areas such as London and the North East. This opportunity can stimulate growth for businesses with expertise in clinical academic research and development. Companies that focus on healthcare consultancy, especially those familiar with the NHS system and joint appointments of healthcare scientists, will find this tender particularly relevant. With a structured approach to analysing current practices and offering recommendations, businesses that can demonstrate experience in navigating the complexities of clinical academic careers will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice HEE, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer, is looking for a supplier to undertake a review of joint NHS and academic posts for healthcare scientists to stimulate and promote clinical academic careers (CAC).HEE wishes to commission an in depth review to provide a clearer understanding of the current landscape for healthcare scientists in terms of joint posts and tangible next steps to address the barriers and maximise opportunities to increase the number of joint appointments. In addition it will support the acceleration in identification and uptake of clinical research findings in areas of strategic priority to the NHS system including personalised medicine, genomics and antimicrobial resistance. The review should provide: - A map of joint NHS and academic posts held by healthcare scientists in England. - Exemplar case studies covering the range of healthcare science specialities. - A benefits analysis of joint clinical academic appointments at a professional, organisation and system level. - An analysis of enablers and gaps in current system support infrastructure. - Challenges and barriers to joint positions. - The impact of funding streams such as the HEE/NIHR ICA pathway on joint appointments. - Areas of opportunity, with a focus on areas of strategic priority to the NHS system including personalised medicine, genomics and antimicrobial resistance. - A set of recommendations to enable a systematic and sustainable establishment of joint appointments. The initial findings will be presented at the Chief Scientific Officer National Conference (6 & 7 March 2017) to ensure professional consultation and will form part of a workshop specifically focussed on clinical academic careers. The feedback will then be used to inform the final report. Information from the findings will also be used to inform both profession specific and wider multi-disciplinary clinical academic careers work. The successful provider will be expected to have experience within the clinical academic field and an excellent understanding of the opportunities and barriers to healthcare scientists within this space. The work should be completed by 31 March 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01903da0-bacf-44a9-bb9c-05ca0fe92889 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 (NHS GROUP) | | 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), 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2016 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01903da0-bacf-44a9-bb9c-05ca0fe92889 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01903da0-bacf-44a9-bb9c-05ca0fe92889 22nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/register Instructions to submit a quote - please register using the link below ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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