--- title: "Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate (in partnership with Health Education England)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - SALISBURY MANAGED PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2022-02-10" --- # Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate (in partnership with Health Education England) Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - SALISBURY MANAGED PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0315a2.json) ## Summary The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting an open procurement process for a Framework for the Provision of a Level 3 Bridging Skills Certificate, aimed at producing a preferred provider list of training providers. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is intended for NHS staff seeking progression to higher apprenticeships. The tender period concludes on 28th March 2022, with the award of contracts expected to commence on 29th March 2022. This framework will operate for a duration of 1080 days, and participating entities may renew for an additional period of 12 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in vocational training and apprenticeships, particularly those with a robust track record of apprenticeship success as evidenced by Ofsted reports. With no direct funding from Health Education England, prospective suppliers should be prepared to cater to individual Trusts and employees seeking to purchase training. Companies capable of delivering quality educational programmes tailored for NHS career progression will find this framework beneficial to their growth ambitions. ## Notice In partnership with HEE, this ITT is to produce a preferred provider list of training providers who can offer this programme. Then is no funding available from HEE, so Trusts will purchase the programmes themselves (or their employees/individuals can pay for the course). The programme will enable learners who hold a level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ to access higher apprenticeships, for example OT degree. Background: Clearing blockages to career progression: Supporting staff to progress to degree apprenticeships Following discussions with a number of Higher Education Institutes HEE have gained agreement that they will accept the Level 3 Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education within their entry criteria for some degree apprenticeships, for example Occupational Therapist degree apprenticeship, under specific circumstances. The Bridging Course is aimed at existing NHS staff who do not meet the traditional UCAS entry requirements but who are felt to be suitable for a degree apprenticeship. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In partnership with HEE, this ITT is to produce a preferred provider list of training providers who can offer this programme. Then is no funding available from HEE, so Trusts will purchase the programmes themselves (or their employees/individuals can pay for the course). The programme will enable learners who hold a level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ to access higher apprenticeships, for example OT degree. Background: Clearing blockages to career progression: Supporting staff to progress to degree apprenticeships Following discussions with a number of Higher Education Institutes HEE have gained agreement that they will accept the Level 3 Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education within their entry criteria for some degree apprenticeships, for example Occupational Therapist degree apprenticeship, under specific circumstances. The Bridging Course is aimed at existing NHS staff who do not meet the traditional UCAS entry requirements but who are felt to be suitable for a degree apprenticeship. Renewal: One renewal period of 12 months following framework expiry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 | | 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 | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - SALISBURY MANAGED PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | TOWN | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP2 8BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003847-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/find-charities/ - http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/ - http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/ - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm - http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx - http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx - http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/ - http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/ - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791684/List_of_councils_in_England_2019.pdf - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html - https://www.college.police.uk/About/Copyright_Licensing/Pages/Home-Office-police-forces.aspx - https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice?gclid=CPLU3cD7zdECFdaRGwodNeoDyw - https://www.nationalparks.uk/about-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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