--- title: "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbc0.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Paramedics" is led by Health Education England (HEE), with a focus on education and training services. This tender is in the planning stage and is valued at £250,000. The closing date for the Prior Information Notice (PIN) submissions is midday on 31st December 2021. The contract will be awarded directly to The College of Paramedics without a competitive tender process, as the buying organisation seeks to leverage the College's unique expertise in the paramedic profession situated in Leeds, UK. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in workforce development and engagement in the healthcare sector. Companies that offer consultancy, educational services, or have a strong network within the NHS and social care are well-suited to compete. The direct award highlights the necessity for specific qualifications and prior experience within this specialised field, offering a streamlined pathway for the selected contractor to contribute meaningfully to workforce reform initiatives. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award.Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to The College of Paramedics ('the College'). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award.Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to The College of Paramedics ('the College'). The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.The purpose of this contract is as follows:* 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 HEE considers that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the expertise provided by the College as a current supplier for the following reasons:* As the only professional body for the paramedic profession and representing the majority of registered paramedics, the College 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 College has a track record of constructive engagement with activities to develop the profession including an active role in developing paramedic 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 College 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.The financial envelope for the contract is PS250,000.00For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. 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 Friday, 31st December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2021 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 - 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 - 1 Dec 2021 at 09:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://www.hee.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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