--- title: "Project/Contract Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Orthoptics" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Project/Contract Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Orthoptics Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0303fa.json) ## Summary This procurement process is initiated by Health Education England, which seeks to deliver the project "Contract Delivery of AHP Workforce Reform Priorities - Orthoptics." The opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £175,000. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a closing date for the Prior Information Notice set for midday on 20th January 2022. Interested parties should note that this initiative is focused in the UK and is intended to lead to a direct award to The British and Irish Orthoptics Society (BIOS). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations involved in health education and related professional services to leverage their expertise. Businesses with a background in education, training, or healthcare, particularly those focusing on AHP (Allied Health Professional) workforce reform, would be well-suited to engage with this initiative. The contract aims to optimise workforce supply and retention, offering potential for growth in sectors aligned with NHS and social care reforms. ## 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 to The British & Irish Orthoptics Society ### 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 British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS). 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. Heath Education England (HEE) considers that BIOS 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 paramedicine. BIOS 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. The financial envelope for the contract is PS175,000.00 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 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 Thursday, 20th January 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031875-2021 | | 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 | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 10:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031875-2021 ## 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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