--- title: "Allied Health Professional - Safe Staffing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Allied Health Professional - Safe Staffing Service Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1dab5b-5528-4b11-b29a-f427363ac154.json) ## Summary NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Allied Health Professional - Safe Staffing Service," categorised under Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process involves a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to gauge market interest in a service aimed at providing research and resource development for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to ensure safe and appropriate care in their practice settings. The engagement end date for this RFI is set for 14th December 2024. The procurement addresses will be in England, with a postal code of LS1 4AP. The budget for this project is £240,000 GBP. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in research, resource development, and consultancy services within the healthcare sector will find this project highly relevant. The commissioning process includes a literature review, a discovery phase on workforce quality and safety, and the development of educational resources for AHPs. Participating in this tender could position businesses as key contributors to the enhancement of health care services and workforce development. ## Notice NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI). The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise. The commission will comprise of: Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024. Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2f26a-1db2-4d37-8684-104cba6b28c0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 11:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2f26a-1db2-4d37-8684-104cba6b28c0 - 29 Nov 2024 at 15:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea4f286-c7e2-4a5d-812a-68ea59441d8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2f26a-1db2-4d37-8684-104cba6b28c0 2nd December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea4f286-c7e2-4a5d-812a-68ea59441d8a 29th November 2024 - Early engagement 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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