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title: "Step into the NHS schools programme"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND"
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# Step into the NHS schools programme

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2311839-1bbe-46b2-8143-6c60aebbf8c2

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Health Education England, aimed at implementing the "Step into the NHS schools programme," which seeks to foster early interest in NHS careers among students. This initiative falls under the business services category, specifically targeting primary and secondary education sectors. The tender was open for applications until 25th March 2019 and subsequently awarded, with the contract period running from 7th May 2019 to 31st May 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the projects will be located across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for marketing and educational service providers, especially those specialising in primary and secondary education. Businesses equipped to deliver marketing and administrative support tailored to educational projects are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Health Education England's Step into the NHS schools programme, run by its Health Careers team, aims to change attitudes towards careers in the NHS at an early age. Applications are invited to provide marketing and administrative support for two specific projects within this programme - Key stage 2 (primary education) and key stage 3 (years 8 and 9) - from specialist education marketing agencies. .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b96476d-d12e-4eb8-9768-7405526cb996 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,826 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPSCOTCH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2019 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b96476d-d12e-4eb8-9768-7405526cb996
- 14 Mar 2019 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed935e8-e6d5-4d68-aec6-5b72c4e39058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b96476d-d12e-4eb8-9768-7405526cb996
  14th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed935e8-e6d5-4d68-aec6-5b72c4e39058
  14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
  Step into the NHS Programme
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2
  All documentation relating to this tender can be found at HEE's Procurement Portal - ProContract DueNorth.

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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