--- title: "General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2023-03-09" --- # General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8bc93f-1641-46c8-9e98-88a36f818d54.json) ## Summary Health Education England has released a tender for the provision of General Practice Assistant (GPA) Accredited Education Route. The procurement falls under the education and training services category. The tender is open for submissions, with a tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract is expected to start on 12th July 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. The address for delivery is in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity offers businesses in the education and training sector a chance to provide accredited educational services to Health Education England. Companies with expertise in delivering training programmes related to healthcare and primary care are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process involves developing a comprehensive, evidence-based portfolio to support GPAs in obtaining the 'GPA Skills Certificate' at Level 4. Interested businesses should focus on showcasing their capabilities in delivering high-quality education services tailored to the needs of GPAs working in general practice or primary care networks. ## Notice HEE's GPA Competency Framework sets out the standards required for GPAs working in practice or across Primary Care Networks (PCN's). The core competencies cover clinical and non-clinical elements spanning across 5 domains: Care, Clinical, Managing Health Records, Communication and Admin. The Framework provides an opportunity for GPAs working in GP practices or across PCN's, to develop and evidence the competencies applicable to their role, i.e. the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the GP practice or PCN. Whilst completing the GPA programme GPAs are supported with on-the-job training led by a GP mentor alongside senior healthcare clinicians and practice management, as appropriate. Whilst accreditation is not a mandatory requirement to practice as a GPA, it can help to increase the individual's confidence, will support future progression, validate their learning, and demonstrate their commitment to achieving optimal standards of practice and improving patient outcomes. GPAs wishing to receive accreditation must develop a comprehensive, evidence-based portfolio supported by research, practical application, and reflection. Upon successful completion and verification, the GPA will be awarded with a 'GPA Skills Certificate' equating to 10 credits at Level 4. Dependent on local need, there may be learners who undertake only the three non-clinical elements only. This would still require completion of an evidence-based portfolio. Upon completion and verification, GPAs would be awarded with a 'Certificate of Attendance' or similar, with an option to complete the clinical domains within two years. All communication shall be via the Portal correspondence facility https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23241743-5578-4fce-81da-15d2df872f52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,731,500 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2023 at 20:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23241743-5578-4fce-81da-15d2df872f52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23241743-5578-4fce-81da-15d2df872f52 9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b66f0d4-f4d9-4c9b-97aa-af2e5dc1e750 Appendix B Specification GPA Accredited Education ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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