--- title: "NHS Devon ICB - Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b614" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b614" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b614.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b614.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)" published: "2024-11-13" --- # NHS Devon ICB - Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b614 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b614) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b614.json) ## Summary The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the planning stage for the recommissioning of the Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category. It aims to support primary care professionals within the Devon ICB area (region UKK4, Exeter) by equipping them to champion health equity and lead community-focused improvements. The procurement process will proceed under the Light Touch Regime, with important dates including the deadline for registering interest by 12:00 on 28th November 2024, and a future notice date set for 1st December 2024. Expected contract funding spans two years, 2024/25 and 2025/26, with an estimated total value of £290-310k. The tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with expertise in health services, workforce development, and community engagement. Specifically, it seeks a Prime Provider capable of delivering a programme focused on addressing health inequalities through comprehensive training and leadership development for primary care practitioners. This would be ideal for organisations with a background in healthcare education and community-oriented health improvement, as the programme aims to foster a knowledgeable workforce to drive systemic change in primary care settings across Devon. The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) manages this process on behalf of the NHS Devon ICB. ## Notice 1) This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS Devon Integrated Care Board's (ICB) (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission the provision of the Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. 2) The Commissioner is seeking to secure a single Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver the Devon Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme to primary care professionals within the Devon ICB footprint. The Health Inequalities Fellowship supports primary care professionals to develop their practice as champions of health equity, ready to lead community-oriented improvements across Devon's healthcare landscape. 3) The Commissioner is considering a potential 2-year programme, pending clarification of 2025/26 funding. The likely envelope break down as follows: Year 1 - 2024/25 - circa PS140-150k Year 2 - 2025/26 - circa PS150-160k Meaning a total contract value of PS290-310k over the 2-year term. 4) The programme's primary goal is to bridge gaps in health outcomes by fostering a workforce of empowered, knowledgeable fellows who can drive positive change within primary care settings. 5) TUPE is not likely to apply to this opportunity. 6) The deadline by which you can register your interest in this opportunity is 12:00 28th November 2024. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). ### Lot Information Lot 1 1) This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS Devon Integrated Care Board's (ICB) (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission the provision of the Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. 2) The Commissioner is seeking to secure a single Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver the Devon Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme to primary care professionals within the Devon ICB footprint. The Health Inequalities Fellowship supports primary care professionals to develop their practice as champions of health equity, ready to lead community-oriented improvements across Devon's healthcare landscape. 3) The Commissioner is considering a potential 2-year programme, pending clarification of 2025/26 funding. The likely envelope break down as follows: Year 1 - 2024/25 - circa PS140-150k Year 2 - 2025/26 - circa PS150-160k Meaning a total contract value of PS290-310k over the 2-year term. 4) The Primary Care Health Inequalities Fellowship Programme is a specialised development programme aimed at equipping healthcare professionals working out of Primary Care with the skills and knowledge to address and reduce health inequalities. The fellowship is aimed at primary care practitioners who have a passion for tackling health inequalities, promoting equitable healthcare access, and fostering a holistic approach to community well-being. Aims: The programme's primary goal is to bridge gaps in health outcomes by fostering a workforce of empowered, knowledgeable fellows who can drive positive change within primary care settings. Key Objectives: a) Supporting Recruitment to and Retention in hard to recruit to areas/practices b) Developing quality improvement projects with a focus on addressing inequalities achieved through objectives 3-7 c) Personal upskilling; Fellows will be better skilled to meet the needs of the community/population they are serving d) Develop Expertise: Fellows will gain specialised knowledge in health inequality issues, understanding the factors influencing unequal health outcomes and ways to mitigate them through innovative, evidence-based interventions. e) Enhance Skills in Community Engagement: Training will emphasise the importance of engaging with diverse communities, identifying local needs, and designing tailored approaches that resonate with each demographic. f) Build Capacity for Leadership in Health Equity: Fellows will learn to advocate for health equity in their practice, enhancing their ability to lead change within their teams and influence policy at local and regional levels. g) Support Collaborative Action: The programme encourages a multi-disciplinary approach, connecting fellows with professionals across the healthcare system to foster collaborative solutions. 5) TUPE is not likely to apply to this opportunity. 6) The deadline by which you can register your interest in this opportunity is 12:00 28th November 2024. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036703-2024 | | 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 | 13 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2024 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Topsham | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2024 at 11:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036703-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://onedevon.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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