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title: "Review of Core Skills Training Framework"
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# Review of Core Skills Training Framework

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da991153-9845-49ab-a1a9-aba599bd2fdb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Review of Core Skills Training Framework" is being conducted by Health Education England, focusing on the healthcare industry within the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the open tender stage, with submissions due by 30th July 2021. This project is set to commence on 6th December 2021 and will continue until 5th December 2023, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. The procurement is classified under hospital and related services, specifically evaluation consultancy services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare training frameworks. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are strongly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to engage smaller firms in the review and enhancement of the CSTF. Companies that can demonstrate a partnership approach and have a deep understanding of NHS organisation requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The England only CSTF framework is the only framework to be reviewed. The review will not include any other learning frameworks. The objectives of this review are: 1) To test the current scope and effectiveness of the CSTF with stakeholders and assess associated knowledge transfer. 2) To understand the barriers to alignment/adoption of the framework and how to best achieve the consistent use of the CSTF by all NHS organisation within England going forward. 3) To ensure the current core subjects, levels and refresher periods are applicable and/or appropriate to the needs of all NHS organisation in relation to their statutory and mandatory skills and knowledge obligations. 4) To provide insights that will both provide standards for and allow better standardisation of the learning outcomes and delivery of training for the core subjects: 5) To consider and make recommendation on quality assurance, management and oversight (governance) of the framework going forward. The CSTF Review project team will take a strong partnership approach with the appointed provider and be available to clarify and support them during the review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a252c434-ed31-4eed-91d0-d32521f57bbc |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a252c434-ed31-4eed-91d0-d32521f57bbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a252c434-ed31-4eed-91d0-d32521f57bbc
  19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2http://
  Tender Document Location

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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