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title: "Paramedics in Primary Care, Masters Award Development Programme - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.491"
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# Paramedics in Primary Care, Masters Award Development Programme - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.491

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce792378-72c2-492b-a61e-3ee31d325dae

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), representing Health Education England, is conducting a tender for the "Paramedics in Primary Care, Masters Award Development Programme" (Tender ID: NHS/SoEPS/19.491). The procurement, classified under education and training services, is located across various regions in the United Kingdom including London, the North West, and the South East. The tendering process is currently in the award stage, having a contract period slated from 16 September 2019 to 31 August 2023, with a total contract value of £139,800, and the option for extension for an additional three years. The deadline for submitting invitations to tender (ITT) was 22 May 2019 at 12:00 pm (midday).

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those offering innovative training programmes and supporting higher education initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project's objectives centre on enhancing the capabilities of newly qualified paramedics through a unique four-year part-time masters programme. Hence, businesses with experience in developing and managing educational curriculums or practical training placements in healthcare settings would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of a Paramedics in Primary Care, Masters Award Development Programme. The core aim of the project is to ascertain the viability of developing graduate paramedics from the point of registration through a four-year part-time Masters programme to a point at which they can perform a valuable role across the urgent and primary as well as emergency care sectors. Under the programme, newly qualified paramedics (NQPs) from the point of registration will undertake a four-year, distance learning, part-time Masters programme, supported by high quality practice-based learning opportunities with placements in urgent and primary care. It is the intention of the Authority that the contract period will be four years and the maximum value will be PS139,800 inclusive of VAT: Value for 4-year programme by year (based on an intake of 20 students) Year 1 = PS46,200 Year 2 = PS46,200 Year 3 = PS0.00 (Gap Year) Year 4 = PS47,400 The Authority retains the option to extend the contract by a further 3 year period. With the maximum value of a seven year contract being PS232,200 inclusive of VAT. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Wednesday 22 May 2019 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Paramedics in Primary Care, Masters Award Development Programme - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.491, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0dc37-9ea9-4020-98d6-849fec54254f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0dc37-9ea9-4020-98d6-849fec54254f
- 17 Apr 2019 at 16:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b4d26f-f609-423d-9882-7c24a991e1d3
- 17 Apr 2019 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b4d26f-f609-423d-9882-7c24a991e1d3
- 17 Apr 2019 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b4d26f-f609-423d-9882-7c24a991e1d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc0dc37-9ea9-4020-98d6-849fec54254f
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b4d26f-f609-423d-9882-7c24a991e1d3
  17th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b47ef75-a0ca-4aec-af1d-fb045c89895d
  How to Register on In-Tend
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  Link to In-Tend e-portal

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