--- title: "Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c137" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c137" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c137.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c137.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c137 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c137) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c137.json) ## Summary NHS England is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service". This service falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). This planned tender aims to commission a service that will provide essential research and resource development for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to ensure safe and appropriate care. Located in the UK region UKE, the relevant procurement documentation is available for review, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted by 12 noon on 14th December 2024. The future notice date is scheduled for 2nd January 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare staffing and safety protocols. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive literature reviews, outlining safety expectations for the AHP workforce, and developing educational resources for effective staffing would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement process could allow businesses to establish or enhance partnerships with NHS England, contribute to the improvement of healthcare services, and potentially secure further contracts in the public health sector. ## Notice NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI). The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise. The commission will comprise of: Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI). The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise. The commission will comprise of: Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024. Additional information: To access a copy of the RFI documentation and further information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2024 | | 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 | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 15:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2024 ## Notice URLs - 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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