--- title: "Post Graduate Certificate in Genomics - Nurses (PG Cert Genomics)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Post Graduate Certificate in Genomics - Nurses (PG Cert Genomics). Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c190b280-b457-443e-9aef-4a3f53153b06.json) ## Summary The Health Education England (HEE) is seeking quotations for the provision of a post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics, specifically targeting nurses at the Clinical Nurse Specialist level or equivalent. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with bids due by 30th August 2021. The total contract value is £180,000, covering a period from 13th September 2021 to 1st September 2023, with a potential extension of an additional 18 months dependent on budget allocations. This opportunity falls under the Education and training services category, and the course will primarily be conducted in the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for higher education institutions specialising in health education to expand their services in genomics training. Businesses that can offer innovative blended learning approaches and have administrative capabilities to manage course registrations and ongoing support are well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies with expertise in genetics and genomics education, as well as those equipped to provide online learning platforms, will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their offerings and can contribute significantly to their growth in the public sector. ## Notice The GEP want to provide the opportunity for nurses to obtain a higher-level qualification in Genomics. The Authority is inviting quotations for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses at Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent level. A contract would cover 18 months (with the option to extend for a further 18 months dependent on GEP budget allocation). Detailed Requirements We are inviting bids from Higher Education Institutions in England for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses and midwives. The course must cover: a) The fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance b) An introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the rare disease and cancer settings c) Undertaking Genomics related conversations with patients and their families d) Research and evaluation skills e) Process in place to enable students to evidence work-based learning The course must include opportunities to practise skills and learning through role play with feedback, case-based discussions, group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. Opportunity for private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Access to online learning platforms, including support networks for learners e.g. Blackboard. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course and to deal with ongoing queries. To view all HEE opportunities, please click on the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 To register for this opportunity, please click the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=22df5edb-e9ef-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e0732-4a66-49fb-9135-a55df8b17310 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 1 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e0732-4a66-49fb-9135-a55df8b17310 - 30 Jul 2021 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcbf13d-3e9b-436f-9a33-07934785157d - 28 Jul 2021 at 21:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea72dae5-e48e-49d1-afd2-8195afd503ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e0732-4a66-49fb-9135-a55df8b17310 27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcbf13d-3e9b-436f-9a33-07934785157d 30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea72dae5-e48e-49d1-afd2-8195afd503ee 28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=22df5edb-e9ef-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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