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title: "Provision of a Faculty Framework - NHS Leadership Academy - NHS/SoEPS/18.412"
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# Provision of a Faculty Framework - NHS Leadership Academy - NHS/SoEPS/18.412

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f950548f-d504-413b-850a-d74a447372bc

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services is seeking providers for the 'Provision of a Faculty Framework' on behalf of the NHS Leadership Academy. The procurement is classified under higher education services and is being conducted via an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concluded on 5th November 2018, with initial contracts starting on 1st April 2019 and lasting for two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested bidders should refer to the In-Tend e-portal for details and should note that late submissions after the 12:00pm deadline on the due date will not be accepted.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education and training services, particularly those that can provide skilled practitioners with expertise in leadership development within the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to enhance inclusive leadership and reflect the diverse communities served by the NHS. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term contracts, significantly benefiting companies aimed at expanding their reach in the health and public service sectors.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Leadership Academy (the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the Provision of a Faculty Framework. The key aim of this tender process is to put in place a faculty framework of highly expert practitioners, attuned to the needs of leaders in the health and public sector, embracing the best of what we know about effective leadership and leadership development, who have values congruent with the NHS Constitution. The faculty should be representative of the participants we work with and the communities we serve, reflecting the importance we place on inclusive leadership. Initial contracts will be for two years with the option to extend by up to a further two years at the discretion of the Commissioner. All contracts issued to providers to become members of this Framework will be zero value guaranteed. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Monday 05 November 2018 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Provision of a Faculty Framework - NHS Leadership Academy, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaedfb9-249c-4525-9993-00828bcaa62f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE ATTACHMENT - LIST OF SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaedfb9-249c-4525-9993-00828bcaa62f
- 12 Aug 2019 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaedfb9-249c-4525-9993-00828bcaa62f
- 5 Oct 2018 at 18:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538fca38-eb0d-4dcd-bb79-914c9c98892c
- 5 Oct 2018 at 18:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538fca38-eb0d-4dcd-bb79-914c9c98892c
- 5 Oct 2018 at 18:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538fca38-eb0d-4dcd-bb79-914c9c98892c
- 6 Sep 2018 at 12:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ef098a-6a8d-4f86-96c5-71d8f04c0aa5
- 22 Aug 2018 at 12:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ef098a-6a8d-4f86-96c5-71d8f04c0aa5
- 22 Aug 2018 at 12:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ef098a-6a8d-4f86-96c5-71d8f04c0aa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eaedfb9-249c-4525-9993-00828bcaa62f
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538fca38-eb0d-4dcd-bb79-914c9c98892c
  5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ef098a-6a8d-4f86-96c5-71d8f04c0aa5
  6th September 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4cc5d37-c2f7-4987-8c42-105549b8f40a
  How to Register on In-Tend
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  In-Tend e-portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/24dcb28b-d048-485b-80d9-50a5c1ea608a
  List of Awarded Providers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71591d45-c428-4f3a-8178-a08f911bebf3
  List of Awarded Providers

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