--- title: "Improving Surgical Training Pilot - Request for Information (RFI) from Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.436 RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-07-23" --- # Improving Surgical Training Pilot - Request for Information (RFI) from Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/18.436 RFI Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e23c3d8-7276-4d9a-a845-18f865f5aa06.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Improving Surgical Training Pilot", aimed at finding a qualified provider to evaluate the Improving Surgical Training pilot in England. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial deadline for submission of RFI responses set for 12:00pm on 6th August 2018. The procurement focuses on the healthcare education sector, specifically within the broader category of education and training services, and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare consultancy and training sectors, particularly those with expertise in educational evaluations and surgical training methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their unique perspectives can contribute to the evaluation process aimed at enhancing the training environment for surgical trainees. Engaging in this tender can help those businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Health Education England are publishing the draft specification for the evaluation of the Improving Surgical Training (IST) pilot in England. The aim of this procurement is to identify a qualified provider to evaluate the outcomes of the Improving Surgical Training (IST) pilot in England, which seeks to improve the educational environment for Core-level Surgical Trainees. This exercise will assess the impact of this intervention; capture the perceptions of those involved; and develop a nuanced understanding of the new features and mechanisms trialled in the pilot, using a range of objective and subjective measures. The deadline for submission of completed RFI submissions is Monday 06 August 2018 at 12:00pm (midday). Bidders are invited to access the documentation at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a889a0c6-184a-493b-801a-6d1d09b15a80 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 2FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Hedge End North | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2018 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a889a0c6-184a-493b-801a-6d1d09b15a80 - 23 Jul 2018 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a889a0c6-184a-493b-801a-6d1d09b15a80 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a889a0c6-184a-493b-801a-6d1d09b15a80 23rd July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b767984-5e1f-425a-b52d-e367ecf38a8b How to Register on In-Tend - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9259e26b-0cf1-4756-a25a-bbb72f455b9e How to Register on In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning In-Tend e-portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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