--- title: "The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-06-28" --- # The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3af1074-5f21-4cc5-a83e-22042054f57c.json) ## Summary Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a tender process for "The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards", classified under event services. This procurement aims for a direct award to The Nursing Times, with a financial envelope of £66,000. The tender period concludes on 28th July 2022 at midday, while the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2022 and extend until 31st October 2025. The location for delivery is within England, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is categorised as other. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses that specialise in event management and healthcare services, especially those with experience in recognising and promoting nursing education. The direct award indicates that HEE views The Nursing Times as uniquely qualified to meet its specific needs, signalling limited competition. However, businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in event execution aligned with healthcare initiatives may still find avenues to collaborate or advocate for related projects in the future. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to The Nursing Times. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that The Nursing Times is the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements of the HEE. Specifically: These events enable HEE to showcase its workforce strategy for health and social care, including its initiatives to prepare the nursing and midwifery professions for the future delivery of care These events support HEEs Diversity & Inclusion strategic framework objectives HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by The Nursing Times for the following reasons: 1. The Nursing Times Workforce and Student Awards are owned by the Nursing Times. 2. The Nursing Times hosts the only awards to solely recognise nurse education. The financial envelope for the contract is PS66,000.00 For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family E-Tendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is midday on the 28th July 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a42d7e-53f0-4364-bfb7-4ef28b53926d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2022 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a42d7e-53f0-4364-bfb7-4ef28b53926d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a42d7e-53f0-4364-bfb7-4ef28b53926d 28th June 2022 - 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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