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title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Public Health Lead Employer Services - Health Education England, London and South East - NHS/SoEPS/17.360"
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# Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Public Health Lead Employer Services - Health Education England, London and South East - NHS/SoEPS/17.360

Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d867751-261c-4dc6-a8ea-4a99ca30fabd

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## Summary

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is planning to initiate a tender for the provision of Public Health Lead Employer Services on behalf of Health Education England (HEE) for the London and South East region. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) published on 13 October 2017. The intended contract is set to commence on 1 September 2018 and will last for three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,600 to £61,600 per year, culminating in a maximum total value of £308,000 over five years. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is expected to be published on 27 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative and effective public health employment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the commissioner is keen to engage providers that can deliver flexible training placements, especially in collaborations with Local Authorities and non-NHS organisations. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in training and supporting Public Health Specialty Trainees across the region.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) will be commencing a tender for the provision of Public Health Lead Employer Services. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioners intention. HEE London & South East (HEE LaSE) is looking to procure a single Lead Employer for all its Public Health Specialty Trainees whilst working across Hospital based placements and placements with non-NHS organisations (in particular with Local Authorities). HEE London & South East is looking to procure a new Lead Employer for an initial contract term of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The ITT is expected to be published on 27 October 2017. A separate advert will be released advising of this. The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time. It is the intention of the commissioner that the procurement will be conducted as on OJEU Service Contract using an Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The estimated contract value is: PS50,600 - PS61,600 per year (including VAT) - full term of three years plus option to extend by a further two years. Maximum PS253,000 - PS308,000 over term of five years. The above figures are based on a management fee ranging between PS460 - PS560 per trainee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4476c0d4-4b4c-447f-8096-88153e573e74 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2017 at 14:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4476c0d4-4b4c-447f-8096-88153e573e74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4476c0d4-4b4c-447f-8096-88153e573e74
  13th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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