--- title: "HCPC Return to Practice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-26" --- # HCPC Return to Practice Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3f44e1-d717-4ab2-99d1-36cab1976287.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "HCPC Return to Practice" programme is being conducted by Health Education England (HEE), focused on the medical education services industry in England. This tender aims to commission up to two suppliers to deliver an innovative and flexible Return to Practice programme for health and care professionals. The tender was published on 21st October 2021 and is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 2nd November 2021. The total value of the procurement is £200,000, with an estimated minimum value of £190,000, and the contract period will commence on 19th December 2021, spanning one year until 18th December 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and supportive training services. Companies that have experience in professional development and education, particularly in health and care settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored and innovative learning solutions for returners to practice, aligning with HEE's educational pillars of leadership and clinical practice. ## Notice Development of a Return and Support to Practice Programme for AHPs HEE is seeking to commission up to 2 suppliers, each to deliver an innovative and flexible RtP Programme to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RtP standards. The Programme(s) are aimed at RtP applicants who can demonstrate that they satisfy the following eligibility criteria: * All former HCPC registrants who live in England and plan to return to work in England once returned to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register. * Those who have been previously registered with the HCPC or qualified after undertaking a UK HCPC accredited programme but did not initially register with the HCPC within the first five years of qualification. * Registrants who remained on the HCPC register for more than two years but have not practised and consider themselves to be 'out of practice'. * Overseas qualified clinicians eligible for HCPC registration residing in England including those with refugee status and 'right to reside'. If trained overseas and never formally registered with the HCPC. Formal registration via the International Registration route is required. please follow the link to the HCPC website and follow the International registration process. HCPC registration or a required period of adaptation is required before being supported by the programme. The Programme(s) are not open to: * Returners looking to work outside England when they have returned to the register. * Returners that have any fitness/condition to practice issues cited against them by the HCPC. * Biomedical Scientists looking to undertake a period of updating to meet their Certificate of Competency. The programme is unable to support training posts. The Programme(s) will be high quality, nationally accessible programmes (characterised by the key requirements set out in 1.4), aligned to HEE's pillars of education, leadership, research, and clinical practice and delivered in a way that offers flexibility in approach and pace to the returner: A minimum of 2 virtually delivered modules (minimum 20 credits) or equivalent of formal learning at level 6. A range of targeted interventions/support packages specifically designed to motivate, support, and build the confidence of the returner as they return to practice and proactively encourage them to develop their own lifelong learning. Innovative use of different learning methods and techniques including simulated 'clinical' experience via virtual/remote learning environments or equivalent to optimise the learning experience. Tailoring of course content and length to an individual's previous experience and qualifications. Multiprofessional learning where appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cf1130-719b-4525-8a9f-dc636bf2d0b9 | | 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 | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80320000 - Medical education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cf1130-719b-4525-8a9f-dc636bf2d0b9 - 22 Oct 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d255174-98fe-493c-9259-3d9ed5adf3ea - 21 Oct 2021 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b140b7b-1ac5-4871-a5b6-7162d717d30b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cf1130-719b-4525-8a9f-dc636bf2d0b9 26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d255174-98fe-493c-9259-3d9ed5adf3ea 22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b140b7b-1ac5-4871-a5b6-7162d717d30b 21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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