--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Physiotherapy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f851" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f851" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f851.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f851.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-19" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Physiotherapy Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f851 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f851) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f851.json) ## Summary Health Education England is currently in the planning stage of a tender entitled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities 21/22 - Physiotherapy," which falls under the education and training services category. The tender is valued at £250,000 and is targeted at suppliers capable of delivering specialised physiotherapy support. The procurement process is set to conclude for submissions by midday on 20th December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 4th January 2022 and ending on 30th June 2022, with an option for extension until 3rd January 2023. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare education and training services, to enhance their growth. Firms that have expertise in physiotherapy, or those that can demonstrate a strong track record in engaging with NHS processes and stakeholders, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given that the tender is being directed towards The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for a direct award, it highlights the demand for organisations with existing connections and proven success in meeting the specific requirements of the health sector. ## Notice Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to The Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the CSP is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme related to physiotherapy. The CSP is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to The Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.Heath Education England (HEE) considers that the CSP is the only organisation capable of providing the support required to meet the specific requirements of the HEE National AHP Workforce Reform programme related to physiotherapy. The CSP is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan.Deliverables* Work with the National AHP programme, HEE Education Funding Reform Programme, the profession and wider stakeholders to build the Uni and Multi professional AHP Narrative to illustrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st Century professional.* Undertake a wide-ranging consultation with members, non-members, and wider stakeholders as to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the 21st century professional and seeing this embedded across all relevant agendas, including the pre-registration curricula, where this work has been undertaken already to support the prioritised implementation of this work. * Undertake a range of professional body driven activities focused in the NHS and social care to optimise workforce supply and workforce retention Rationale for selected supplierHEE considers that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the expertise:* As the only professional body for the physiotherapy profession and representing the large majority of registered physiotherapists, the CSP is in a unique position to access necessary expertise, engage with stakeholders and deliver the required work in a way which will meet quality expectations and command the confidence of sector stakeholders.* The CSP has a track record of constructive engagement with activities to develop the profession including an active role in developing physiotherapy education and practice and engagement with public bodies including NHS England, Public Health England and HEE.* As a professional body with a large membership, the CSP has access to the data, intelligence, contacts and networks essential to successfully delivering the required work which could not be readily accessed by other suppliers.For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice.The closing date of this PIN is midday on Monday, 20th December 2021 Renewal: Option to extend until 03/01/2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028898-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2021 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028898-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.hee.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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