--- title: "Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-06-22" --- # Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95c1f0c8-a174-467d-8daf-152b1a7d56ae.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Health Education England, focuses on the "Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is set in England. It is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting responses on 7th July 2021 at 12:00pm. The total budget available for this contract is £10,000,000, which spans a contract period from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2025, with potential extension options based on performance reviews. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can deliver critical care nursing programmes. Providers with experience in partnering with Higher Education Institutions or healthcare organisations will be well-positioned to compete. The training initiative aims to enhance the skills of over 11,000 healthcare professionals across the UK, so firms that offer innovative training solutions and can demonstrate effective recruitment strategies will find this an attractive opportunity for growth. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are looking to engage organisations that will provide Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme. Health Education England are inviting bidders to submit a tender response for the delivery of a nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification for qualified nurses, which can also be accessed by Allied Health Professionals where applicable. This tender relates to the provision of Adult Critical Care training, to enable a boost in the number of trained and competent staff able to work in critical care and provide consistency in training across the country. It has been identified that, across all Critical Care units, this training is to be delivered to some 11,000 and more clinicians over the next four years. Bidders must demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), Acute health service providers or critical care service leaders to attract and recruit individuals who meet or exceed the agreed entry levels for the provision being offered. Submissions are welcome from education providers who can provide this training at one or more of the geographical locations outlined within the tender documentation. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS10,000,000 exclusive of Vat. The contract period duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further two years subject to annual budget review and KPIs. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 7th July 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8dc9c-fc9b-4fad-a1fe-2f0727c72be0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2021 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8dc9c-fc9b-4fad-a1fe-2f0727c72be0 - 2 Jun 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c67f31e-9980-482e-919c-b62fa29ca3c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba8dc9c-fc9b-4fad-a1fe-2f0727c72be0 22nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c67f31e-9980-482e-919c-b62fa29ca3c7 2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 Opportunity - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=e117bfcd-adc3-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert EOI ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index - https://hee.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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