--- title: "RFI0049 - ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER FOUNDATION DEGREE AND END POINT ASSESSMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-12" --- # RFI0049 - ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER FOUNDATION DEGREE AND END POINT ASSESSMENT Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adceb527-42fa-4b0f-ae85-604351f34dd1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a procurement process for a project titled "RFI0049 - Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree and End Point Assessment." This project falls under the medical education services industry category (CPV: 80320000) and is currently in the planning stage. The MOD is seeking information on a hybrid delivery model for the delivery and accreditation of the Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree and End Point Assessment, part of the Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Standard - ST0215. The crucial milestone for this project is the engagement end date, set for 20 November 2024. The procurement covers multiple regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and training, especially those capable of offering hybrid delivery models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging in this project can enhance business growth by fostering a relationship with the MOD and expanding services across multiple regions in England. Businesses meeting the suitability criteria have the chance to contribute to the effective training and accreditation of future healthcare practitioners, thereby strengthening their market position and reputation within the industry. ## Notice This is a request for Information. Not a tendering opportunity. The Royal Navy (RN) is seeking information regarding a hybrid delivery model for the delivery and accreditation of the Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree and End Point Assessment as part of the L5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Standard - ST0215. Please see attached RFI document for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f640330-909e-4973-9939-3d592817a970 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2024 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | P02 8BY | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80320000 - Medical education services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 16:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f640330-909e-4973-9939-3d592817a970 - 21 Oct 2024 at 13:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e701b65-cdfa-4803-b9f6-647027c370d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f640330-909e-4973-9939-3d592817a970 12th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e701b65-cdfa-4803-b9f6-647027c370d3 21st October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfd0a8f4-c4fa-4533-b955-f01f25343532 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58965 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60b83f30-1162-4912-bc0a-ae79a5e97d57 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5574c69-a707-4037-b4b6-be90b864b2ab n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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