--- title: "Specialist Expertise around Physical Health Inequalities -Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-02-10" --- # Specialist Expertise around Physical Health Inequalities -Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77eda94f-bcf7-4299-af85-3bc4af551ba2.json) ## Summary Health Education England is seeking specialist expertise around physical health inequalities through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The contract, valued at £12,500 Ex VAT, will be directly awarded to Equally Well, as they are deemed the only supplier capable of providing the necessary expertise. This PIN was published on 10th February 2022, and interested providers have until midnight on 14th March 2022 to raise any concerns regarding the commissioning intentions. The contract will commence on 25th March 2022 and run until 2nd June 2022, with activities centred on mental health workforce development in the education and training services sector, specifically within the UK. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with a focus on mental health and inequalities. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy and support in the context of healthcare education will likely find this contract appealing. As the contracting authority aims to enhance its programmes through localised knowledge, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of physical health issues faced by those with severe mental illness are encouraged to consider their capabilities for participation in future opportunities within this domain. ## 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 that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following provider Equally Well. This is to maintain specialist expertise and knowledge around physical health inequalities for people with severe mental illness to provide input and guidance into new and ongoing projects and workstreams to inform its programme of work around mental health workforce development. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that Equally Well is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to provide HEE with this specialist expertise and knowledge. The financial envelope for the contract is PS12,500 Ex VAT If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects The closing date of this PIN is midnight on the Monday 14th March 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb0ff8-9b52-49bc-9dd0-b961f67c09a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 2 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb0ff8-9b52-49bc-9dd0-b961f67c09a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cb0ff8-9b52-49bc-9dd0-b961f67c09a0 10th February 2022 - 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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