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title: "Assessing and developing executive leader talent pool(s) across the NHS system. SoEPS/17.370"
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# Assessing and developing executive leader talent pool(s) across the NHS system. SoEPS/17.370

Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7a33ed4-7210-45b3-bd2a-64c07672f904

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of Health Education England, is conducting a tender titled "Assessing and developing executive leader talent pool(s) across the NHS system" (NHS/SoEPS/17.370). This procurement, classified under "Education and training services," is located in multiple regions including the East Midlands, West Midlands, and East of England. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 14th February 2018 and concluding on 31st August 2018. The total value for this project is £160,000, including VAT. Bidders must submit their completed responses by no later than midday on 7th December 2017.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in talent development, assessment, or consulting services within the healthcare sector. Suitable candidates may include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in executive training or leadership programmes in the NHS context. The project seeks partners who can develop a tailored executive capability framework and establish talent assessment processes, allowing successful bidders to significantly enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of Health Education England (the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for assessing & delivering executive leader talent pool(s) across the NHS system. HEE are seeking an expert talent provider(s) to work with us at pace to design and deliver the English NHS wide executive leader talent pipeline(s) assessment gateway approach, inclusive of: * Lot 1: an NHS specific executive core capability framework, which would directly support and enable, * Lot 2: designing and delivering an assessment 'gateway' approach into various NHS executive talent pools (eg established and aspiring). This also includes thought towards helping us design (not deliver) subsequent talent pool development approaches and how we could sustain the ongoing delivery of such a gateway assessment approach. The contract is expected to run from 14th February 2018 until completion on the 31st August 2018 with a maximum value for both lots of PS160k inclusive of vat. Bidders are advised that they may bid for single or both lots. Please access the procurement documents for further information. Additional information: Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The deadline for submission of completed ITT responses is Thursday 07 December at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: - RTB Assessing & Developing Executive Leader Talent Pool(s) across the NHS System - Health Education England, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79de8e91-29e3-4a51-be57-8b73b3cc32c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY HAY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79de8e91-29e3-4a51-be57-8b73b3cc32c6
- 7 Nov 2017 at 17:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302348a0-6b50-4f9c-b2f7-ad0aa2290584
- 6 Nov 2017 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302348a0-6b50-4f9c-b2f7-ad0aa2290584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79de8e91-29e3-4a51-be57-8b73b3cc32c6
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302348a0-6b50-4f9c-b2f7-ad0aa2290584
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96716d04-26a4-4da1-adf0-880a95ae6765
  How to Register on In-Tend - the SoEPS e-tendering portal
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  SoEPS In-tend e-portal

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