--- title: "The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04785e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04785e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04785e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04785e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-28" --- # The Provision for Surgical Skills Training Programme for Postgraduate Training Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04785e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04785e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04785e.json) ## Summary NHS England has published a Prior Information Notice for the provision of a Surgical Skills Training Programme for specialty doctors in training in the north east region. This opportunity aims to deliver simulation and frozen cadaver-based skills training and assessment to support curriculum requirements across a range of surgical specialties. The anticipated future notice date is July 5, 2024. The value of this opportunity is £2,292,862 GBP in the services category. This tender from NHS England presents a significant opportunity for suppliers experienced in delivering Surgical Skills Training Programmes to doctors in training. Businesses offering training across various surgical specialties, such as core surgery, ENT, and neurosurgery, would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on new technologies like robotic surgery, this tender invites suppliers to register interest via the Atamis portal to participate in this specialised procurement exercise. ## Notice NHS England has published this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to securing a supplier to provide the provision of a unique surgical training opportunity for specialty doctors in training in the north east region. Designed to provide simulation and frozen cadaver-based surgical skills training and assessment to doctors in training to support the attainment of their curriculum requirements. "Simulation training is an important aspect of training in a wide range of specialties at a variety of different stages. It is an important component of supported return to training and of step up training. Simulation training enables doctors to acquire surgical skills rapidly in a safe environment where patients are not put at risk. We need to ensure we have continued provision of a unique surgical skills training for specialty doctors in training in the north east region. Training must be delivered in person and must cover delivery of a programme designed to provide simulation and frozen cadaver-based skills training and assessment to doctors in training and to support the attainment of their curriculum requirements. This notice is issued to the market to understand suppliers that are able to deliver this specialised requirement across the north east. Suppliers must have previous experience of delivering a successful Surgical Skills Training Programme (SSTP) to specialty doctors in training which has the essential involvement and support of regional faculty working in all surgical specialties within local Trusts. The supplier must be able to provide relevant training to all grades of doctors. The supplier must be able to provide training in all the following specialties: core surgery, general surgery (hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast), vascular surgery, urology, ENT, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, OMFS, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, and radiology. The supplier must have the ability to deliver training which utilises new technology as this becomes incorporated into surgical practice to allow future-proofing of the programme (e.g. robotic surgery). To register an interest to this PIN please go to: http://health.atamis.co.uk. All communications will be conducted via Atamis. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS England has published this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to securing a supplier to provide the provision of a unique surgical training opportunity for specialty doctors in training in the north east region. Designed to provide simulation and frozen cadaver-based surgical skills training and assessment to doctors in training to support the attainment of their curriculum requirements. "Simulation training is an important aspect of training in a wide range of specialties at a variety of different stages. It is an important component of supported return to training and of step up training. Simulation training enables doctors to acquire surgical skills rapidly in a safe environment where patients are not put at risk. We need to ensure we have continued provision of a unique surgical skills training for specialty doctors in training in the north east region. Training must be delivered in person and must cover delivery of a programme designed to provide simulation and frozen cadaver-based skills training and assessment to doctors in training and to support the attainment of their curriculum requirements. This notice is issued to the market to understand suppliers that are able to deliver this specialised requirement across the north east. Suppliers must have previous experience of delivering a successful Surgical Skills Training Programme (SSTP) to specialty doctors in training which has the essential involvement and support of regional faculty working in all surgical specialties within local Trusts. The supplier must be able to provide relevant training to all grades of doctors. The supplier must be able to provide training in all the following specialties: core surgery, general surgery (hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast), vascular surgery, urology, ENT, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, OMFS, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, and radiology. The supplier must have the ability to deliver training which utilises new technology as this becomes incorporated into surgical practice to allow future-proofing of the programme (e.g. robotic surgery). To register an interest to this PIN please go to: http://health.atamis.co.uk. All communications will be conducted via Atamis. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Additional information: This notice signals the intention to conduct an information gathering exercise only. This notice does not constitute a call for competition in its own right. Publication of this notice and/ or any responses to it does not commit NHS England and/ or respondents to undertaking or participating in any future procurement process, nor does it provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurrent by any interested party in participating in the information exercise howsoever arising. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019797-2024 | | 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 | 28 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,292,862 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2024 at 11:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019797-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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