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title: "Investigation into Uptake of Specialty Training Posts"
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# Investigation into Uptake of Specialty Training Posts

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2f67228-6786-4c1a-bc52-e28682f79f31

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## Summary

Health Education England is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Investigation into Uptake of Specialty Training Posts," aimed at researching factors influencing the growing cohort of FY3 doctors. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a contract value of £45,000, and the tender period closed on 22 January 2020. The contract, which is classified under research and development consultancy services, specifies a contract period from 12 February 2020 to 12 February 2021, with the award published on 11 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and workforce analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to foster their participation. Engaging in this contract could lead to further projects and enhance visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to identify a qualified lead provider to undertake research to understand and explore the drivers behind the ever growing FY3 cohort. This exercise will seek to explore and understand the following: (i) Why choose to take an FY3 year (ii) Why choose to progress immediately to IMT (iii) Did the FY3 year provide the desired outcomes (iv) What are the long-term training and career goals for this cohort?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5be3d-e7a0-4482-abfa-3691b4fea9a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2020 - 11 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,716 |
| 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 | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 19:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5be3d-e7a0-4482-abfa-3691b4fea9a6
- 14 Jan 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1259486-e91a-489d-957d-437896a5ff75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d5be3d-e7a0-4482-abfa-3691b4fea9a6
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1259486-e91a-489d-957d-437896a5ff75
  14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2
  All tender responses, and any related clarifications, must be received via HEE's e-tendering portal. Registration is free.

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

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