--- title: "Post Graduate Certificate in Genomics - Nurses (PG Cert Genomics)." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-07-28" --- # Post Graduate Certificate in Genomics - Nurses (PG Cert Genomics). Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc0.json) ## Summary The Health Education England is inviting tenders for a post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics aimed at nurses and midwives. This contract will span 18 months, with the possibility of extension based on budget allocations, and falls under the education and training services industry category. The tender period will close on 30th August 2021, following which the bid opening will occur on the same day. This procurement is conducted via an open procedure, allowing for broader participation from interested parties. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for higher education institutions specializing in health services, particularly those with experience in genomics or advanced training programmes for medical professionals. Businesses that can provide innovative and comprehensive educational solutions, including blended learning approaches, are likely to excel in this tender. Additionally, those with robust administrative support and access to online learning platforms will be well-positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice The GEP want to provide the opportunity for nurses to obtain a higher-level qualification in Genomics. The Authority is inviting quotations for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses at Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent level. A contract would cover 18 months (with the option to extend for a further 18 months dependent on GEP budget allocation). Detailed Requirements We are inviting bids from Higher Education Institutions in England for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses and midwives. The course must cover: a) The fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance b) An introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the rare disease and cancer settings c) Undertaking Genomics related conversations with patients and their families d) Research and evaluation skills e) Process in place to enable students to evidence work-based learning The course must include opportunities to practise skills and learning through role play with feedback, case-based discussions, group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. Opportunity for private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Access to online learning platforms, including support networks for learners e.g. Blackboard. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course and to deal with ongoing queries. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The GEP want to provide the opportunity for nurses to obtain a higher-level qualification in Genomics. The Authority is inviting quotations for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses at Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent level. A contract would cover 18 months (with the option to extend for a further 18 months dependent on GEP budget allocation). Detailed Requirements We are inviting bids from Higher Education Institutions in England for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics for a funded cohort of nurses and midwives. The course must cover: a) The fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance b) An introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the rare disease and cancer settings c) Undertaking Genomics related conversations with patients and their families d) Research and evaluation skills e) Process in place to enable students to evidence work-based learning The course must include opportunities to practise skills and learning through role play with feedback, case-based discussions, group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. Opportunity for private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Access to online learning platforms, including support networks for learners e.g. Blackboard. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course and to deal with ongoing queries. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018002-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2021 at 21:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018002-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://hee.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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