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title: "Learning Disability and Autism Workforce Career Framework"
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# Learning Disability and Autism Workforce Career Framework

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78b2b5f3-fc44-4ed4-ac8e-0309e07fd8f5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Learning Disability and Autism Workforce Career Framework" is initiated by Health Education England (HEE) based in London, England. The contract is classified under the Social work and related services category, with health services as an additional classification. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 10th September 2019, while the contract period is set from 1st October 2019 to 31st December 2019. The deliverables are structured to span four months, focusing on the development of a multi-professional career framework tailored for the learning disability and autism workforce, with initial project milestones outlined for completion within specified weeks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, health services, and educational frameworks. Companies that can contribute to the development and validation of career pathways or those involved in creating educational resources tailored to the health sector, particularly in learning disability and autism, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to engage given the supportive nature of the procurement, which aligns well with their expertise and capacity in delivering such essential services.

## Notice

HEE wishes to develop a multi-professional career framework for health and social care specific to learning disability and autism. We are sending this request for quotation to potential suppliers. The contract duration will be initially for four months and renewed after this subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier, and the continuing need from the authority. Deliverable 1a - to be completed in 4 weeks from project start date * Find and collect all relevant information to map and describe each of a career, education and funding pathways and content creation including: o the identification of all relevant intelligence related to career pathways for the learning disability and autism workforce and other healthcare professions o Review of relevant career frameworks including usage and any evaluation of effectiveness o Report with findings including identifying any gaps to support the next phase o Qualitative fact finding to fill any gaps identified and identify solutions to ensure the final product is accurate clear and usable to the target audience. Deliverable 1b - to be completed within 4 weeks from deliverable 1a * Validation and testing findings: - o Establish that pathways are valid and any linked resources are still valid and viable o User testing with key stakeholders who will have an interest, including Skills for Care, Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG)/Private sector, Health Careers, HEIs, Local Government, College of Social Workers, RCN, RC Psych, British Psychological Society, AHP Federation (please see appendix I) o Audiences who will be using the resource including people working in other sectors/fields, job seekers, students, people already employed in the industry, employers, careers service, schools, colleges, universities and organisations with parachute packages (Police, Fire, Armed Forces, private companies etc.). Deliverable 2 - to be completed within 4 weeks from deliverable 1b * Mapping and production of the career, education and funding pathways based on findings for the learning disability and autism workforce: o Written and illustrative career map and pathway for the workforce o Recommendations on delivery solution based on audience insights including consideration of digital and interactivity, use of media and case studies * Establish working relationship with design and creative partners. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd03860-ea21-4237-8dbe-09155ae0cabe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2019 - 10 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 5DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPROVING PROSPECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd03860-ea21-4237-8dbe-09155ae0cabe
- 23 Aug 2019 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b77b9ac-4195-4811-b4e8-0ae5121d524a
- 22 Aug 2019 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d55f918-0af2-4e20-8966-29fabb002c2f
- 22 Aug 2019 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e6f6f4-ff4a-4917-a455-d82145d0da9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd03860-ea21-4237-8dbe-09155ae0cabe
  26th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b77b9ac-4195-4811-b4e8-0ae5121d524a
  23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d55f918-0af2-4e20-8966-29fabb002c2f
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e6f6f4-ff4a-4917-a455-d82145d0da9c
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2

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