--- title: "The Provision of an integrated Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2018-11-21" --- # The Provision of an integrated Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfdc47ca-8da9-4b57-a12e-3eb81ecbf341.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP), represented by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of an Integrated Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway. This tender falls under the services category and focuses on health and social work services in the North West of England. Key dates include the EOI submission deadline of 30th November 2018, with a service commencement date anticipated for 1st April 2019. The contract is expected to last for two years with the possibility of extending for up to three additional years, contingent on demonstrated income generation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those experienced in service transformation and online platform development. Those equipped in delivering job support initiatives, workforce training, and integrated service models will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement can aid businesses in expanding their reach within the Greater Manchester area, contributing to the local workforce objectives and enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) published on behalf of the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Providers for The Provision of an Integrated Health and Social Care Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway. The Gateway will play a key role in achieving the overall Greater Manchester (GM) workforce strategic priorities. The Gateway will essentially: - Support our local population in obtaining jobs in health and social care (grow our own); - Support our current workforce in securing opportunities to further develop and upskill (leadership & talent development); - Increase awareness of the GM brand; and - Subsequently assist in filling our hard to fill workforce gaps (filling difficult gaps). GMHSCP are looking for a Provider to deliver a service transformation for the current health focused GM Careers Hub Service and the purpose of this engagement is to inform the market of GMHSCPs intention to procure the service and to invite potential providers to express an interest in providing the service.The service transformation consists of two key workstreams; 1. Transformation of the current health GM Careers Hub Service into an integrated health and social care GM Single Shared Careers Gateway; 2. Create a new and ambitious website for the fully integrated health and care Careers Gateway website, maximising the value it brings to the population, Employers and Employees across the Greater Manchester system. The Integrated Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway will; fully integrate Health and Social Care within its offerings, be able to scope opportunities to widen its reach through involvement with wider Greater Manchester initiatives such as ambassador schemes, Bridge GM' and 'Greater.Jobs' and improve the online presence of the service through providing a fit for purpose website and greater use of social media platforms. The Affordability Threshold is PS300,000 for years 1 and 2 with Providers at the Procurement Stage having to demonstrating how they can work with the Commissioners to obtain a stepped approach to efficiencies and income generation for years 3, 4 and 5. It is anticipated that the contract duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Please note that the contract may only be extended should the Successful Provider be able to demonstrate income generation as there may not be funding for years 3, 4 and 5. The Service commencement date of 1st April 2019 Please note that TUPE may apply to this Service. Providers wishing to express an interest should email Rachael_Frank@nhs.net before 12noon on 30th November 2018. A lack of interest being expressed in response to this advert may be taken as evidence by GMHSCP that a competitive process may not be required, so potentially interested providers are advised to respond. Additional information: Additional Information A Additional Information B Additional Information C ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcc30cc-e061-41db-b299-93d54ef83758 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL9 6EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcc30cc-e061-41db-b299-93d54ef83758 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edcc30cc-e061-41db-b299-93d54ef83758 21st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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