--- title: "Differential Attainment (DA) Research - Health Education England (North West)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-14" --- # Differential Attainment (DA) Research - Health Education England (North West) Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fe1456d-860f-435f-9548-a53c15bdfbc9.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Differential Attainment (DA) Research - Health Education England (North West)" is being conducted by Health Education England, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. This open tender is focused on the education and training services industry and is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline for completed ITT submissions is set for 13th October 2021 at 12:00pm. The financial envelope for this procurement is £105,000, which will be allocated over a contract period of one year, with a potential extension of up to two additional years based on an annual review and available budget. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on research and interventions related to diversity and equity in professional progression. Higher Education Institutions and research organisations aiming to address issues such as discrimination and social disparity in medical training would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The findings from this research could not only contribute to impactful societal change but also enhance the competitive advantage of participating firms within the healthcare education sector. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are seeking a Higher Education Institution (HEI), to deliver a programme of research into Differential Attainment. Differential Attainment (DA) is where different groups of doctors, progress through training at different levels. Research suggests variation exists across all measures of progression and is widest within examinations. This may be due to a variety of social, economic and cultural factors. We cannot rule out discrimination and bias. There is a responsibility for HEE, NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to ensure fairness and equity for all. We all lose out if doctors do not receive the support, or opportunities, they need to achieve their potential. Our research at HEE has focused on earlier identification and interventions for doctors in need of support. A series of interventions have shown improvement in educational outcomes in Foundation, Specialty and General Practice programmes and these can be potentially applied across all programmes and specialties. This research work will support the objective by examining the systemic problems and barriers that prevent sufficient career progression for staff from diverse backgrounds and will work on developing interventions which will narrow the attainment gap of trainees from different backgrounds. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS105,000 inclusive VAT (PS35,000 per year Inc Vat). The contract period will be for 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further two years (1+1) subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 13th October 2021 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, Please note all communications must be raised via the portal. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542336c6-3c2e-4ce4-a1e5-ab53642c0845 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2021 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542336c6-3c2e-4ce4-a1e5-ab53642c0845 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542336c6-3c2e-4ce4-a1e5-ab53642c0845 14th September 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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