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title: "GB-South West England: SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme"
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# GB-South West England: SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7646b275-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking providers for the "SWAST-0370-WR-16/17 For the Provision of a Paramedic Honours Degree Development Programme." This tender, issued on 18th March 2016, falls under the medical education services category and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, has a contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2016 and run for four years, with an option for a two-year extension. The deadline for submissions is 15th April 2016, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions specialising in vocational training and higher education, particularly those experienced in paramedic training or health-related degree programmes. Businesses with a background in delivering higher education services or those interested in partnering to enhance paramedic education will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. With an emphasis on creating a vocationally relevant degree for qualified paramedics, the successful tenderers will play a vital role in enhancing the skill set of current professionals within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The objective of this tender exercise is to seek a maximum of three providers who can facilitate a robust, efficient and reliable service to support the Trust to fulfil its responsibilities in terms of providing a BSc Hons degree in a subject which is vocationally relevant to paramedic practice. The Trust, as part of its workforce planning wishes to offer qualified paramedics with a minimum of 2 years' experience and an IHCD Paramedic qualification, foundation degree or a Diploma in HE Paramedic Science an opportunity to develop further to achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in a subject which is vocationally relevant to paramedic practice. The contract will be let for four (4) years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months under the same terms and conditions. We anticipate that the next cohort will commence during June 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb5d75-1d89-49de-a538-f69b61e141a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FT |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb5d75-1d89-49de-a538-f69b61e141a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb5d75-1d89-49de-a538-f69b61e141a0
  18th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-South-West-England:-SWAST-0370-WR-16/17-For-the-Provision-of-a-Paramedic-Honours-Degree-Development-Programme/KU785XNYZW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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