--- title: "BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-01-22" --- # BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdf3081c-62be-42a5-a44a-2f620f2a31a9.json) ## Summary The NHS England has issued a tender for a "BLENDED LEARNING DENTAL HYGIENIST DEGREE PROGRAMME" under the main procurement category of services. The tender value is £350,000 GBP, with a tender period ending on 23rd February 2024. The contract period spans from 30th April 2024 to 29th April 2027. This procurement falls under the CPV classification of Adult-education services at university level. The buying organisation aims to address significant staff shortages in dentistry expertise and contribute to the growth of the dental workforce by increasing the number of dental hygienists and therapists. Interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in adult education services at university level to engage with NHS England in advancing dental health workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses offering innovative educational technologies and solutions in healthcare could find this tender well-suited for collaboration and growth. The emphasis on blended learning approaches creates chances for businesses specializing in digital education tools to contribute to the delivery of an interactive and innovative dental hygienist degree programme. ## Notice NHSE's overall aim is to promote high quality health and care for all, and support NHS organisations to work in partnership to deliver better outcomes for patients and communities, at the best possible value for taxpayers and to continuously improve the NHS. By doing this NHSE will improve the health of the population, improve the quality of care, tackle inequalities and deliver care more efficiently. Working collaboratively with its partners NHSE strives to use different and innovative ways of educating the health workforce including the use of technology with opportunities to widen access and participation and attract a diverse group of our population with the aptitude, behaviours and values that are required for health careers. There are significant staff shortages in many parts of our NHS workforce, with the need in dentistry expertise, one of the biggest challenges that currently needs to be addressed. NHSE has a role in contributing to the growth of the dental workforce in meeting the Long-term Workforce Plan's pledge of a 15% increase in dental hygienists and therapists as opposed to the current 5%. NHSE will promote alternative routes into the dental profession by: * developing a clear model that sets out the different entry routes into dental hygienist training highlighting the different approaches and benefits, to inform employer and entrant decisions. * Support the development and delivery of a blended learning dental hygienist degree programme that maximises the benefits of innovative technologies and digital opportunities to provide a fully interactive and innovative programme. For this tender specification, blended learning is defined as 'a method of teaching that integrates technology and digital media with traditional instructor-led classroom activities giving students more flexibility to customise their learning experiences" (Panopto 2019). Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85747368-b253-439a-9591-ab616c9f5fc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 22 Jan 2024 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85747368-b253-439a-9591-ab616c9f5fc4 - 22 Jan 2024 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26e23f3-58a6-4f9a-8d09-c26c6121ebc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85747368-b253-439a-9591-ab616c9f5fc4 22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26e23f3-58a6-4f9a-8d09-c26c6121ebc4 22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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