--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Speech & Language Therapy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-03" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Speech & Language Therapy Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6961f0ae-141e-400f-9898-72705cdc74c4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Health Education England (HEE) seeking to award a contract for the delivery of speech and language therapy services as part of its AHP Workforce Reform Priorities for the fiscal year 2021/22. The initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in England. This is currently at the Direct Award stage, with a financial cap of £250,000. The contract period is set to commence on 20th December 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2022. Interested parties should note that the closing date for this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is midday on 3rd December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health education and training, specifically those adept in speech and language therapy. Companies with expertise in workforce strategy, consultation processes, and educational compliance in the health sector will find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, as HEE intends to direct award the contract, businesses should consider the unique qualifications and capabilities that align with the specific requirements outlined, to enhance their competitive edge in this niche market. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. The purpose of this contract is as follows: * Work with the National AHP programme, HEE Education Funding Reform Programme, the profession and wider stakeholders to build the Uni and Multi professional AHP Narrative to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st Century professional. * Undertake a wide-ranging consultation with members, non-members, and wider stakeholders as to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st century professional and seeing this embedded across all relevant agendas, including the pre-registration curricula, where this work has been undertaken already to support the prioritised implementation of this work. * Undertake a range of professional body driven activities focused in the NHS and social care to optimise workforce supply and workforce retention. Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the RCSLT is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme related to speech and language therapy. The RCSLT is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. The financial envelope for the contract is PS250,000.00 For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is midday on Friday, 3rd December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096268df-390f-4341-ba7b-4fde2f841df4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2021 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096268df-390f-4341-ba7b-4fde2f841df4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096268df-390f-4341-ba7b-4fde2f841df4 3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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