--- title: "Review of Core Skills Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Review of Core Skills Training Framework Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dcc5df9-bfab-46f6-bc47-e12826db6eb8.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the "Review of Core Skills Training Framework," initiated by Health Education England, focused on the health services industry in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and was published on 28th May 2021. The deadline for submitting bids is set for 14th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £100,000, with a contract period running from 3rd August 2021 to 26th October 2021, specifically targeting delivery addresses within England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, training frameworks, and consultancy within the healthcare sector. Companies that can provide insights into core skills training, governance of educational frameworks, or bespoke training solutions for NHS organisations will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their participation. ## Notice 3. Scope of Contract The England only CSTF framework is the only framework to be reviewed. The review will not include any other learning frameworks. The objectives of this review are: 1) To test the current scope and effectiveness of the CSTF with stakeholders and assess associated knowledge transfer. 2) To understand the barriers to alignment/adoption of the framework and how to best achieve the consistent use of the CSTF by all NHS organisation within England going forward. 3) To define how the CSTF should be used to eradicate the need to repeat training unnecessarily and highlight training where location-based variation is expected/required. 4) To ensure the current core subjects, levels and refresher periods are applicable and/or appropriate to the needs of all NHS organisation in relation to their statutory and mandatory skills and knowledge obligations. 5) To provide insights that will both provide standards for and allow better standardisation of the learning outcomes and delivery of training for the core subjects. 6) To inform how bespoke training needs at the NHS organisation level can be handled where standardised training packages are used. 7) To consider and make recommendation on quality assurance, management and oversight (governance) of the framework going forward, taking into account advice from an expert on 'trust frameworks' and educational expertise regarding achievement of learning outcomes. 8) To provide recommendations to inform the launch and implementation of a new/revised framework, taking into account the impact of aligning to a new/revised framework and competencies on NHS organisations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e83a6-c427-4895-822a-9481acc3558d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 26 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e83a6-c427-4895-822a-9481acc3558d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76e83a6-c427-4895-822a-9481acc3558d 28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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