--- title: "Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-06-02" --- # Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme - Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b7b1.json) ## Summary The Health Education England (HEE) is initiating a planned procurement for the Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme. This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry, with a total budget of £10,000,000 available for a contract lasting two years, with an option for extension. Interested bidders are invited to submit their completed ITT responses by 2nd July 2021 at 12:00pm. The programme aims to train over 11,000 clinicians in critical care across various locations within the UK, thus addressing the urgent need for qualified nursing staff in this sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for education providers able to offer comprehensive training programmes in critical care. Organisations that can partner with Higher Education Institutes and health service providers to fulfil the training needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. By winning this contract, businesses can establish themselves as key contributors to the healthcare workforce, enhancing their reputation and expanding their services in a growing market focused on critical care education. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are looking to engage organisations that will provide Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme. Health Education England are inviting bidders to submit a tender response for the delivery of a nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification for qualified nurses, which can also be accessed by Allied Health Professionals where applicable. This tender relates to the provision of Adult Critical Care training, to enable a boost in the number of trained and competent staff able to work in critical care and provide consistency in training across the country. It has been identified that, across all Critical Care units, this training is to be delivered to some 11,000 and more clinicians over the next four years. Bidders must demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), Acute health service providers or critical care service leaders to attract and recruit individuals who meet or exceed the agreed entry levels for the provision being offered. Submissions are welcome from education providers who can provide this training at one or more of the geographical locations outlined within the tender documentation. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS10,000,000 exclusive of Vat. The contract period duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further two years subject to annual budget review and KPIs. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 2nd July 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are looking to engage organisations that will provide Blended Learning Adult Critical Care Nursing Programme. Health Education England are inviting bidders to submit a tender response for the delivery of a nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification for qualified nurses, which can also be accessed by Allied Health Professionals where applicable. This tender relates to the provision of Adult Critical Care training, to enable a boost in the number of trained and competent staff able to work in critical care and provide consistency in training across the country. It has been identified that, across all Critical Care units, this training is to be delivered to some 11,000 and more clinicians over the next four years. Bidders must demonstrate an ability to work in partnership with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), Acute health service providers or critical care service leaders to attract and recruit individuals who meet or exceed the agreed entry levels for the provision being offered. Submissions are welcome from education providers who can provide this training at one or more of the geographical locations outlined within the tender documentation. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS10,000,000 exclusive of Vat. The contract period duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend up to a further two years subject to annual budget review and KPIs. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 2nd July 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 2 Jun 2021 at 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index - https://hee.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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