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title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of a residential course to upskill a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills"
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# Invitation to tender for the provision of a residential course to upskill a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9b32a66-5072-4995-892b-8b47d4c433f8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Health Education England, which has issued an invitation to tender for a residential course aimed at upskilling a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills. This process falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, and bids were accepted until 25th September 2019. The contract period runs from 4th November 2019 to 31st March 2020, with a contract value of £25,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers, especially those with expertise in health services, genomics, and counselling. Businesses that can deliver innovative, blended learning experiences and possess strong administrative capabilities for course logistics will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on practical delivery through role play and case-based discussions also opens doors for companies that excel in interactive and engaging training methodologies.

## Notice

We are inviting bids from HEI providers for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics and Counselling Skills for the Macmillan Cancer Support funded cohort of Genomic Nurse Champions. The course must cover: a) the fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance b) an introduction to the genetic basis of common cancers (inherited and sporadic) c) an overview of current genetic testing technologies and approaches (testing algorithms) in the NHS for the main cancer pathways and how genomics is personalising treatment d) an introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the cancer setting e) the organisation of the Genomic Medicine Service including support networks, and up to date information about the Test Directory, patient choice, confidentiality and data storage f) how to plan and deliver an effective train the trainer session The course must include opportunities for practise through role play with feedback, and through case - based discussions and group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. We envisage a format in which the course is delivered over a period of a month or six weeks as 2 consecutive days allowing for networking in the evening, a single day, and a further two consecutive days with networking activities. However other formats suggested by bidders will also be considered. Private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course including accommodation and to deal with ongoing queries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab88879-69af-48e2-b61c-02d0214256f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,508 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab88879-69af-48e2-b61c-02d0214256f7
- 10 Sep 2019 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ebcfd5-d4e8-45cf-953a-4ee42d59ad20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab88879-69af-48e2-b61c-02d0214256f7
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ebcfd5-d4e8-45cf-953a-4ee42d59ad20
  10th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2
  All documentation related to this project are available at HEE's procurement portal - ProContract Due North. All clarification questions and final bids are to be submitted via this portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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