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title: "Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners - NHSE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040f67"
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# Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners - NHSE

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040f67

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners, conducted by NHS England (NHSE), is now in the award stage. The tender, with the title "Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for HCPC Returners - NHSE," falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The maximum financial envelope for this contract is £800,000 (excl. VAT) over four years. The contract was signed on 29th January 2024, and the supplier awarded is CU SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to compete for providing a Virtual Learning Programme. Companies with expertise in innovative and flexible learning solutions, particularly those focusing on supporting returners to meet HCPC standards, would be well-suited to participate. The contract value, spanning four years with no option to extend, and the procurement method being open provide a transparent and competitive environment for businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender for the Provision of Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Returners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSE is seeking to commission up to two (2) providers to deliver an innovative and flexible VLP to support returners to meet the minimum requirements of the HCPC RTP standards.

The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS800,000 (PS100,000 ex vat per year per provider) exclusive of Vat. The contract period will be for four (4) years, with no option to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY; CU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 21:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2024
- 13 May 2024 at 21:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015217-2024
- 26 Oct 2023 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031688-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bcu.ac.uk
- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Sr000000CRHN/GdKOnImclUmmgfUEyPtSsIwtenRWeWwQkyedes8HKiY
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.coventry.ac.uk/business/our-services/coventry-university-group/work-with-us/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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