--- title: "A National Qualification in Specialty Programme for Training of Critical Care - Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2023-02-06" --- # A National Qualification in Specialty Programme for Training of Critical Care - Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-babeb8fa-99e6-4548-a5bb-1b5c5aefc686.json) ## Summary The Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a tender for the provision of A National Qualification in Specialty Programme for Training of Critical Care. This tender is focused on training and education for critical care nurses and other eligible professionals in Adult Critical Care Transfer Practitioner Qualification. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for completed submissions set for 21st February 2023 at 12:00pm. The tender is divided into regional lots covering London, East of England, and North East and Yorkshire. The contract period for this opportunity is twelve months, with a maximum budget of £131,080 inclusive of VAT, equating to a cap of £4,520 per learner. The contract will be in effect from 10th April 2023 to 9th April 2024. This tender by HEE presents a valuable opportunity for service providers to engage in the development of a 12-month training programme for Transfer Practitioners in Critical Care. Businesses offering training services in healthcare education and specialising in adult critical care are well-suited to compete for this contract. The geographical locations for service delivery include London, East of England, and North East and Yorkshire regions. With a significant budget allocated for this procurement exercise, potential bidders should ensure timely and compliant submission of their proposals to maximise their chances of success in securing this contract with Health Education England. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender to support the provision of A National Qualification in Specialty Programme for Training of Critical Care. This Tender relates to the provision of training and education of critical care nurses (CCN's) and other eligible professionals, for training as a Transfer Practitioner in ACCTS. This is a new requirement, for the delivery of an Adult Critical Care Transfer Practitioner Qualification in Specialty (QIS) for qualified CCN's and other eligible professionals. This provision will enable growth in the number of trained and competent staff able to work in ACCTS and provide consistency in training across the country. HEE is seeking to engage ACCTS to develop a 12-month QIS training programme for CCN's and other eligible professionals which aligns with the ACCTS Competency framework for the training of Transfer Practitioners. It has been identified that, across all ACCTS, this training is to be delivered to up to 50 CCN's and other eligible professionals over the next year. Submissions are welcome from service providers who can provide this training at one or more of the geographical locations (regions) identified. The tender is split into regional lots and HEE would like bidders to deliver to the below following areas: LOT 1 London LOT 2 East of England LOT 3 North East and Yorkshire This is an exciting opportunity to support Health Education England with this provision. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS131,080 inclusive of Vat (Capped PS4,520 per learner). The contract period will be for twelve (12) months, with no option to extend. The deadline for completed ITT submissions is 21st February 2023 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: (C139849) https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68ea208-6a6e-4c86-866c-9f6d61c289fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2024 | | 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 | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2023 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68ea208-6a6e-4c86-866c-9f6d61c289fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68ea208-6a6e-4c86-866c-9f6d61c289fd 6th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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