--- title: "Foundation Programme Asssessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-08-02" --- # Foundation Programme Asssessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389 Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ea1067-75b0-481f-b13e-5411ff410baa.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is currently in the planning stage for the Foundation Programme Assessment Tool: Request for Information (RFI) - NHS/SoEPS/17.389. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for submitting feedback is 12 noon on Monday, 8 October 2018. The aim is to identify a suitable assessment tool to rank approximately 10,000 applicants annually for the UK Foundation Programme, leveraging technological advances and competitive selection methodologies. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in assessment tools, educational technology, or competency evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to compete, as their innovative solutions may align well with the requirements outlined. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable ranking and competency rating methods in line with national specifications will be in a strong position to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice HEE would like to invite potential service providers to respond to the Request for Further Information (RFI) for the provision a reliable, robust and relevant assessment method for applicants to the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP). This is with the aim of incorporating technological advance and a competitive selection methodology to provide a credible, reliable, valid, secure and flexible tool, which will allow for the ranking of approximately 10,000 applicants per annum /application cycle. The Authority is seeking to canvass opinions and scope general ideas to identify a suitable means of assessment in accordance with the national agreed person specification. The key / primary element is to provide a ranking tool and the secondary purpose is to offer a competency rating. The ranking must be based on the professional attributes expected of a foundation doctor based on the content of the personal specification. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home. Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Additional information: The deadline for submission of completed ITT responses is 12 Noon on Monday 8 October 2018. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal contact In-tend on 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ff0d7d-19b4-47cd-8094-151e0cc97604 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 2 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2018 at 15:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ff0d7d-19b4-47cd-8094-151e0cc97604 - 2 Aug 2018 at 12:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ff0d7d-19b4-47cd-8094-151e0cc97604 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ff0d7d-19b4-47cd-8094-151e0cc97604 2nd August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c345ef80-0f65-4761-93af-5124906c7caf How to Register on In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning In-Tend e-portal ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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